Congress may not be able to keep Mueller safe. Mueller was safe under a bill created by Congress. But now that could all go up in smoke.
Constitutional scholars share their thoughts with a Senate Judiciary Committee. They argued that the bill might be unconstitutional to protect Mueller from being fired.
They think Trump could still be able to fire Mueller.
All of this comes at a time when Mueller is gaining ground. He has been working tirelessly as he pursues answers regarding the Russian investigation.
The bill allowed a person fired to have their case reviewed by a 3 Judge panel within 14 days. The bill also allowed a person to be cleared of the firing.
The bill itself would stop Trump from firing Mueller without a justified cause.
The Argument
John Duffy thought the bill was legally questionable. He also believed a few adjustments to the bill could help. Duffy is law professor at University of Virginia.
He said “with such judicial variability, I have to balk.”
Committee chairman Chuck Grassley said “it’s hard to make a point of what’s constitutional.”
Senators were left wondering what the best option was based on the arguments presented.
Eric Posner said “I’ve concluded they do not violate the principle of the separation of powers and on the contrary advance important constitutional values.”
Eric Posner is a law professor at the University of Chicago.
The professors made reference to similar case studies. Morrison vs. Olson was one of those cases.
