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Courts defer to executive branch on national security risk assessment

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Courts in common law jurisdictions, including the US and UK, generally defer to the executive branch when assessing national security risks. This deference stems from the executive's unique position to access and interpret sensitive intelligence, which courts lack the institutional competence to evaluate. Landmark cases in both countries affirm that while courts adjudicate national security crimes, the determination of threats to national security remains an executive function. AI

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Courts defer to executive branch on national security risk assessment

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