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United States v. Navarro
651 F. Supp. 3d 212
Key Principle
A former presidential adviser prosecuted for contempt of Congress under 2 U.S.C. § 192 cannot rely on executive privilege as a defense absent proof that the President actually invoked, or authorized him to invoke, the privilege as to the subpoena.
Area of Law
General
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