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Sep 4, 2008executive privilegepresidential communicationssenate inquiryseparation of powersneri caselegislative oversight
Executive Privilege vs Senate Inquiries: The Neri Doctrine on Presidential Communications
The Supreme Court upholds presidential communications privilege in Senate inquiries, balancing executive confidentiality against legislative oversight powers.