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9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Nov. 20, 2020

9th Circuit judges skeptical of attempt to block federal agency’s powers

Two judges on a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, both appointed by Democratic presidents, voiced skepticism about the arguments made by an attorney for a law firm seeking to block the agency's civil subpoena on constitutional grounds.

9th Circuit judges skeptical of attempt to block federal agency’s powers
9th Circuit Judge Paul J. Watford

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Two judges on a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel, both appointed by Democratic presidents, voiced skepticism about the arguments made by an attorney for a law firm seeking to block the agency's civil subpoena on constitutio...

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