Some behind the scenes, day in the life content I am playing with...
The extended interaction for supporters. Thank you all!
I sat down with a Kamala Harris voter. In this extended video we also debate trans vs women's rights.
The state secrets privilege is a legal rule that allows the government to withhold evidence in court cases if it could compromise national security. The privilege applies to both criminal and civil lawsuits.
How it works
The government submits an affidavit stating that the evidence could endanger national security
The court may exclude the evidence from the case
The court must decide how the unavailability of the evidence affects the case
Examples of consequences
The court may deny a discovery request
The court may dismiss the case
History
The Supreme Court first recognized the privilege in United States v. Reynolds in 1953
The Bush administration expanded the use of the privilege after 9/11
Why it's controversial
The privilege can limit the ability of the judiciary to check the executive branch
The privilege can make it difficult to determine if the government's claims are valid
The state secrets privilege (SSP) is a common law privilege that allows the government to withhold evidence from ...
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Sneak peek of the next YouTube video: A movie pitch for Matt Walsh (What is a Teacher)
Its a bit tongue in cheek - but at the same time I am serious. I have an idea that would be hilarious and also add value.
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