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Interesting point TBO. The question remains that does the word "official" simply pertain to a presidential determination of classified? As Commander in Chief, does the President have the authorization under the constitution to do this? Why not? If not does the term official also lay aside the authority that the Joint Chiefs of Staff have, or senior military personnel, or the Secretary of Defense? This could also get hairy if it strips that power from senate committees, say on foreign relations or national security. And I haven't even brought up the CIA or FBI.
It's a stickier piece of gum than it looks at first glance. But allowing the courts to be the check stopper on all security classifications might not wash.
- I agree..but does Obama want this to go to the Supreme Court?TheBlueOne
- Does he want to be seen defending a Bush era policy in the highest court?TheBlueOne
- I can't imagine any president would allow for this. It subverts his/her power. Not to mention slows government down.zenmasterfoo
- Either way, this is going to be bigger than it looks at first glance.TheBlueOne
- And to be honest, the Bush excuse will only work for so long. It's his administration now.zenmasterfoo
- I think it already is.zenmasterfoo