EXPLAINER VIDEOS: Sen. Coons explains Morrison v. Olson and United States v. Nixon

Ahead of Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, Senator Coons explained importance of Morrison v. Olson and United States v. Nixon, seminal Supreme Court decisions that upheld the foundational principle that the President is not above the law.

September 05, 2018

WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, filmed explainer videos on key Supreme Court cases—Morrison v. Olson and United States v. Nixon—that will be referenced in the confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court. Senator Coons will draw upon both cases when asking Judge Kavanaugh about his view of executive power.

Senator Coons’ explainer video on Morrison v. Olson is available here.

Senator Coons’ explainer video on United States v. Nixon is available here.

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