On the recordSeptember 3, 2026
Mandamus is simply not appropriate. This case presents one coequal branch acting in defiance of an order from another coequal branch.
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duckworth.senate.govMandamus is simply not appropriate. This case presents one coequal branch acting in defiance of an order from another coequal branch.
Arguing against mandamus in the context of judicial authority.
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