Many here seem to believe that Samuel Alito thinks that the President should be beyond the law and that the separation of powers must be eliminated.
This is a pretty shocking misunderstanding, not only of Judge Alito's positions, but of the "unitary executive theory" he has defended.
I admit that I am not an expert on the unitary executive theory. This diary is based on what I do conceive of its scope, and I recognize that others may see issues arising from implementation of the theory in constitutional decisions of the Supreme Court that I do not.
Nevertheless, I hope that my diary can contribute to an increased understanding of the UET, as this subject appears to be a major concern to Democratic Senators and the party's grassroots.
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