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politics2 months ago•6 min saved

DOJ Extends Presidential Privilege to Trump's Outside Advisers

A nonbinding DOJ Office of Legal Counsel memo says presidential communications privilege can cover private advisers who advise Trump on official matters, potentially shielding such conversations from congressional subpoenas; the guidance argues confidentiality supports quick, informed decision‑making and notes a history of presidents using outside advisers, while Democrats led by Chuck Schumer warn it could shield Trump ahead of accountability as Todd Blanche faces Senate confirmation.

via Fox News|

#executive-privilege #office-of-legal-counsel #politics

politics2 months ago•8 min saved

New DOJ Memo Broadens Presidential Privilege to Include Private Advisers

The DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel released a 21-page memo concluding that presidential communications privilege can cover conversations with private advisers if they relate to official decisions and remain confidential, broadening the scope beyond inside-government staff. The memo cites historical presidents' use of outside advisers and notes the line between official and personal decisions may blur. The move comes amid ongoing litigation with the ABA over subpoenas to Boris Epshteyn, with DOJ seeking to shield his communications as privileged; ABA critics call the timing self-serving and question the breadth of the privilege.

via MS NOW|

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politics-and-policy2 months ago•3 min saved

DOJ Memo Expands Privilege Shield for Trump Aides Against Congress

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel concludes that executive privilege can cover communications between President Trump and private advisers, potentially shielding them from congressional subpoenas and complicating Democrats' probes; the shield would apply to communications related to official presidential decisionmaking and kept confidential, though expert opinion on its breadth remains divided.

via axios.com|

#congressional-probes #doj #executive-privilege