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The most striking aspect of the al-Marri case is that the principles it affirms are subject to widespread debate.
  • Our Ancestors Fought A Revolution Once

    to end the tyranny of unchecked executive power. That anyone would suggest that a "unitary executive" is good for the country reveals a profound ignorance of and/disrespect for the United States of America, its Founders, and all those who have sacrificed so much to keep it true to the principles of liberty and the rule of law.

    The Constitutional remedy for these abuses is impeachment and removal from office. Congress can and should call this Administration into account, not only for its widespread abuses of political power, but to demonstrate to all future executives that the Congress and the People will still watch and judge their actions and will terminate their tenure in office prematurely should they reach beyond the Constitutional limits of their power.