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I Think This Judge Cannon Might Not Be on the Level

Opening Arguments

CHAPTER

Exploring the Appointments Clause and Special Prosecutors

The chapter delves into the history of special prosecutors, from President Grant's first appointment in 1875 to the expiration of the independent counsel statute in 1999. It discusses the distinctions between special counsels and independent counsels, including the Supreme Court case Morrison v. Olson, and reflects on the potential risks and implications of giving special prosecutors excessive powers.

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