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Professor Edward Larson, "How Far Bill Barr Has Fallen" -- The Atlantic

Professor Edward J. Larson has co-authored the opinion piece, "How Far Bill Barr has Fallen," in The Atlantic.  The article considers the performance of Attorney General William Barr under the current administration. Professor Larson's co-author is former U.S. Solicitor General Charles Fried. 

Excerpt from "How Far Bill Barr Has Fallen"

The attorney general is entitled to his opinion on the policies underlying these matters, and to argue forcefully for them. But as a lawyer, as a high official, as an officer of the court, he must not misrepresent the facts or the authorities. Americans need not agree with the attorney general's arguments or conclusions, but they must have absolute confidence that he will not try to deceive them.

The complete article may be found here