The Take Care Clause and Executive Discretion in the Enforcement of Law

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The Take Care Clause and Executive Discretion in the Enforcement of Law

Published Sep 4, 2014Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 3973113th Congress
Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2014
Mar 24, 2014 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

The Take Care Clause and Executive Discretion in the Enforcement of Law

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