Matthew Whitaker and the Constitution’s Appointments Gaps

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Nov 14, 20188:22Government & Organizations

Cornell law professor Michael C. Dorf considers the legality of President Donald Trump’s firing of US Attorney General Jeff Sessions and designating Matthew Whitaker as Acting Attorney General. Dorf points out that while...

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