The case is about the constitutionality of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, which allows for the appointment of an independent counsel to investigate and prosecute high-ranking government officials for federal criminal law violations. The counsel has full power and authority to conduct investigations and prosecutions, but can only be removed by the Attorney General for specific reasons. The key issue is whether the Act unduly interferes with the executive power of the President.
Morrison v. Olson (1988)
Supreme Court of the United States
487 U.S. 654, 101 L. Ed. 2d 569, 108 S. Ct. 2597, SCDB 1987-149, 1988 U.S. LEXIS 3034
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