Tag: Agency Records
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Why the Presidential Records Act Does Not Shield Trump’s Alleged Unlawful Retention of National-Defense Information
The Presidential Records Act (PRA) cannot be used as a defense for President Trump’s alleged unlawful retention of national-defense information, specifically classified intelligence reporting generated by U.S. spy agencies. The PRA only addresses documents and records generated by and for the president in the execution of his duties, excluding agency records from its definition of…
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Legal Analysis Finds Presidential Records Act Cannot Be Used as Defense for Trump’s Alleged Retention of National-Defense Information
The Presidential Records Act (PRA) cannot be used as a defense for President Trump’s alleged retention of national-defense information, according to legal analysis. The PRA specifically excludes agency records, such as classified intelligence reporting, from the definition of “presidential records.” Intelligence reports generated by U.S. spy agencies are considered agency records, as these agencies are…
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Why the Presidential Records Act Does Not Support Trump’s Defense Against Charges of Unlawful Retention of National-Defense Information
President Trump’s defense against charges of unlawfully and willfully retaining national-defense information under Section 793(e) of the federal criminal code cannot be supported by the Presidential Records Act (PRA), as agency records are not presidential records. Trump’s case concerns agency records regarding national defense, specifically classified intelligence reporting generated by U.S. spy agencies. The PRA…