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DOJ Claim That Trump Could 'Bulldoze' Statue of Liberty Fits a Pattern

It's the latest example of Justice Department attorneys claiming broad and unreviewable powers for the president.

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What happened It's the latest example of Justice Department attorneys claiming broad and unreviewable powers for the president.
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Left / center-leftLegal expert reveals whether Trump can actually tear down the Statue of Liberty

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Right / center-rightDOJ Claim That Trump Could 'Bulldoze' Statue of Liberty Fits a Pattern

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ReasonNews report · Jun 9, 2:15 PM

DOJ Claim That Trump Could 'Bulldoze' Statue of Liberty Fits a Pattern

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It's the latest example of Justice Department attorneys claiming broad and unreviewable powers for the president.

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AlternetNews report · Jun 9, 1:10 PM

Legal expert reveals whether Trump can actually tear down the Statue of Liberty

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Last week, President Donald Trump's lawyers argued that he has the power to tear down whatever public buildings he wants, and few, if any, could sue over it. The judge asked whether that me...

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