Some questions I have after reading @johnson_carrie's report that Virginia Seitz left in December, which is here:
http://www.npr.org/2014/02/24/282092022/top-justice-dept-official-quietly-stepped-down-in-december …
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Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel Nope. Who does have authority to withdraw an OLC opinion? Anyone besides POTUS presumably?2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @dametzger
@dametzger He did so with agreement of Ashcroft though.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @emptywheel
@emptywheel So OLC opinions are considered binding precedent but can be withdrawn by AG.....hmmmmm.......1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
Replying to @dametzger
@dametzger Here's the long exchange on that memo. People have been asking for its withdrawals since at least 2011.
http://www.emptywheel.net/2014/01/14/the-common-commercial-services-olc-opinion-affecting-cyber-policy-is-over-a-decade-old/ …
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