That authority, which was "slipped in to the Patriot Act" during its "conference", that Congress gave the president in the Patriot act, was for the replacements of empty positions in districts where enemy combatants were being held and in need of an immediate trial, with no time to fill the position through the Senate's normal vetting and appointment process.
The Administration and our Attorney General, circimvented the Law.
Did NOT use it for its intended purpose.
The Administration and our Attorney General, circimvented the Law.
Did NOT use it for its intended purpose.