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On the recordJune 14, 2023
I'm sure I'm not saying this as they would, but those on the other side argue that Congress has authority when it comes to those elements you've just mentioned, but doesn't have the authority to impact the decision-making of the Court.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin discusses the debate over Congress's authority over the Supreme Court's decision-making.

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