Sing a Song (of) Mike Pence

Published: March 8, 2023, 5:18 a.m.

b'Former Vice President Mike Pence has received subpoenas from Special Counsel Jack Smith.\\xa0 Pence claims that he has grounds to challenge this subpoena; he locates this in the so-called \\u201cspeech and debate\\u201d clause, and some claim that executive privilege is relevant as well.\\xa0 We examine these clauses and doctrines deeply and offer our own conclusions on this issue.\\xa0 Speaking of doctrines, the Supreme Court has brought the \\u201cmajor questions\\u201d doctrine out once again in the student debt case, and we look at that.\\xa0 We also take a deeper dive on questions of standing - how do states have the ability to appear in court challenging this presidential action?\\xa0 It may not surprise you to hear that Akhil wrote a relevant article, over 30 years ago.'