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Zivotofsky v. Kerry

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Zivotofsky v. Kerry
Court Supreme Court of the United States
Citation
Date decided June 8, 2015

Issues

What is the extent of the powers of POTUS in foreign affairs?

Can the President recognize a foreign nation without input from Congress?

Holding

The President has the sole power to recognize a foreign sovereign.

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