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Can the Attorney General Appoint a Special Counsel?

We the People

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Justice Thomas and Special Counsel Legitimacy

This chapter explores Justice Thomas's concurring opinion on a former president's immunity and the legitimacy of special counsel appointments. It contrasts his views with Judge Cannon's decisions and discusses the implications for ongoing prosecutions involving political figures. The conversation emphasizes the complexities of judicial precedents, particularly Morrison v. Olson, and the challenges lower courts face in navigating these legal interpretations.

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