Advisory Opinions cover image

INDICTMENT WATCH: Judge Cannon's Bonkers-Adjacent Decision to Dismiss Trump's Case

Advisory Opinions

00:00

Legal Controversies Surrounding Special Counsels and US Attorneys

An in-depth analysis of the legality of appointing special counsels without Senate confirmation, comparing their investigative mandate with U.S. Attorneys. The chapter explores statutory language, historical cases like US v. Nixon, and a judge's decision to dismiss a case involving Trump. It speculates on potential scenarios with a new US Attorney under President Biden and sheds light on the complexities of legal procedures in a politically charged environment.

Play episode from 02:19
Transcript

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app