United States v. Reynolds, 345 U.S. 1 (1953), is a landmark legal case in 1953 that saw the formal recognition of State Secrets Privilege, a judicially recognized extension of presidential power.
Read more about United States V. Reynolds: Overview, Issues, Holdings, Facts and Background, Subsequent Declassification of Documents, Discussion and Criticism of Privilege in Reynolds
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