Supreme Court Case Analysis

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The Court said that even though the interaction between the Judicial and Executive Branch seems burdensome, there needs to be overlapping when there is an issue raised on on whether it is constitutional. On account of, that each branch checks each other's action as it is written in the Constitution. In example, the Court has “the authority to determine whether the President is acting within the law. Therefore, the Court held that the doctrine of separation of powers does not require federal courts to stay all private actions against the President until he leaves office” (Clinton at 243). In addition, the Court felt that the decision the District Court decision was not suitable. The reason being that the respondent filed her claim within the statutory period allowed. If, the case would be delayed it “would increase the danger of prejudice resulting from the loss of evidence, including the inability of witness to recall specific facts, or the possible death of a party” (Clinton at 244). The Supreme Court felt that the District Court unnecessary gave too much concern to the notion that a trial would disturb the President from conducting his presidential duties. …show more content…
The Court did not worry about the risks. The “availability of sanctions provides a significant deterrent to litigation directed at the President in his unofficial capacity for purposes of political gain or harassment” (Clinton at 244). Moreover, if the legislative branch did not like the Court decisions they may respond with a statue if they felt that the President needed stronger protection. Nonetheless, the Supreme Court’s decision was not asking for a statutory response form Congress for these