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Separation of Powers [audio 51min]

Analysis of the current interplay between the branches of government, from the Rep. William Jefferson case to wartime initiatives. Guests: Douglas W. Kmiec, professor of constitutional law and Caruso family chair in constitutional law, Pepperdine University; Neal K. Katyal, professor of law, Georgetown University, and attorney for Guantanamo detainee Salim Hamdan.
Read entire article at WAMU "The Diane Rehm Show"