United States separation of powerscongressional oversightstanding

U.S. House of Representatives v. Miers

558 F. Supp. 2d 53

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtUnited States District Court for the District of Columbia

StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

Senior presidential advisers are not absolutely immune from compelled congressional process; a former White House Counsel must appear in response to a valid congressional subpoena, though she may assert executive privilege in answer to specific questions.

Area of Law

General

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