Presidential Power in Action

This book examines how Supreme Court detainee cases have been implemented, with emphasis on the role of the president, concluding that an active executive branch has the ability to shape the manner in which judicial decisions are implemented and exploring why presidents have more influence than Congress and the courts.

Autorentext
DARREN WHEELER is Assistant Professor of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida, USA.

Inhalt
The War on Terror, Presidential Power, and the Detention of Terror Suspects Citizen Abroad or Enemy Combatant?: The Case of Yaser Hamdi Wanted in the Homeland: The Case of Jose Padilla Detaining Non-Citizens: The Case of Shafiq Rasul With Military Tribunals for All?: The Case of Salim Hamdan Presidential Power, the Judiciary, and the War on Terror