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Politicization of the Civil Service

The erosion and politicization of the professional civil service, leading to a reduction in its independence and ability to function as an internal check.

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How have American institutions (courts, civil service, Congress) responded to alleged attempts at executive overreach since 2016?

Since 2016 American institutions have responded to unevenly: the courts and civic litigants have often acted as the most consistent check through litigation and briefs, the professional civil service ...