Bill to limit executive privlige introduced

[Inthemiddle]

Your thread title is a little misleading?

THANK GOD SOMEONE IS BOTHERING TO READ AND PAY ATTENTION!!! You've made me so happy I could kiss you right now.

 

[Quantum Windbag]

Your thread title is a little misleading?

My thread title, and my post.

On the other hand, it does show who actually reads around here.

Is that why you posted it? To test it, or are you part of the group that doesn't read around here?

Me? I am perfect, just ask me if you don't believe me.

 

[Quantum Windbag]

There is actually a link between claiming national security and executive privilege, just because you don't see it right away does not mean it isn't there. The various administrations have used national security to justify not responding to lawsuits. Obama has actually used it to hide things that were done under Bush, and there is a secret interpretation of the PATRIOT ACT that cannot be challenged in court because everyone refuses to discuss it. In theory, executive privilege only covers national security and direct communications involving the president. Since everyone denies that Obama was involved in Fast and Furious the only possible justification for withholding the information is national security. Limiting national security claims in court by giving judges options other than dismissing the case will actually limit executive privilege.

No, Executive Privilege and the State Secret Privilege are two entirely different things. Executive Privilege is about allowing the President to receive unfettered advice from his advisers, without said advice having to be filtered through the public arena of political acceptability. When EP applies, it applies without regard to national security, and applies in regards interactions between the Legislative and Executive branches. The State Secret Privilege is about protecting national security interests regarding evidence introduced in a court of law. It is not limited to the President, but is applicable for the entire government, and is invoked in proceedings of the Judicial branch. Congress, and individuals who work in/for Congress, can invoke the State Secret Privilege. However, they cannot invoke Executive Privilege.

How does executive privilege apply in interactions between the Legislative and Executive branches of the government?