

  (Source: Fits News)


I. Big Brother is Watching the Press


Mr. Pruitt writes [PDF]:



Associate Press
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The DOJ defended its actions in a statement, commenting:



Eric Holder


II. The Hunt for Leakers


President Obama




Sources: AP [PDF], ACLU

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By Shadowself on 5/14/2013 9:41:41 PM , Rating: 2
The U.S. President is not over the judge who authorized the subpoena. He couldn't fire that judge if he wanted to do so.

As you probably know, there are three distinct and separate branches of the U.S. Government. The U.S. President does nominate federal judges, but the legislative branch gets to veto (or approve) those nominations as it sees fit. Thus both non-judicial branches get their say as to who gets to be a federal judge.

If the USAG asks for subpoenas (for whatever reason) and the judge approves them then it is on that judge.

AGs and prosecutors ( federal, state and local) routinely ask for all kinds of subpoenas to go on fishing trips. Hell, it happens all the time in civil cases too. It is up to the judge to approve or disapprove the subpoenas in accordance with the laws and constitutions (including the relevant state constitution if it is applicable).

Prosecutors, defense attorneys and lawyers on both sides of civil cases push the boundaries of what is allowed ALL THE TIME! To some twisted extent in the U.S. legal system it is each of these persons job to see how far they can go in support of their case. (The U.S. legal system is absolutely NOT about justice. It's about winning any way you can.) It is the judge's job to deny those that cross the line.

