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Court Overrules Former President's Control of His Papers by Executive Privilege.

Authors :
Paul, Angus
Source :
Chronicle of Higher Education; 4/20/1988, Vol. 34 Issue 32, pA8-A8, 1/5p
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

The article reports that the United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has ruled that the National Archivist can release former US President Richard Nixon's papers which were previously withheld according to Nixon's request and executive privilege. The public interest group Public Citizen, which was founded by Ralph Nader, has filed a lawsuit for the release of the Nixon documents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00095982
Volume :
34
Issue :
32
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Chronicle of Higher Education
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
21564555