A former Attorney General addressed recent statements made by Deputy Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche regarding the operational independence of the Department of Justice. The analysis noted that while the DOJ constitutionally resides within the executive branch under presidential authority, long-standing norms and traditions establish operational separation concerning specific criminal investigations and prosecutions to prevent political interference.
- Todd Blanche’s assertions regarding the executive branch’s constitutional authority over the Department of Justice were assessed as partially accurate under Article II of the U.S. Constitution.
- A distinction was drawn between broad administration policy priorities and decisions regarding individual criminal investigations or charging decisions.
- Post-Watergate historical norms have established departmental autonomy to insulate specific prosecutorial matters from direct White House intervention.
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The Constitution prescribes a UNITARY EXECUTIVE.
I’m so excited to see what “Former AG” says this as i wait for this ad to pass….