Obama v. OLC

Obama v. OLC is a legal case where President Obama challenged the Office of Legal Counsel’s (OLC) memo that limited his ability to issue certain executive actions, specifically related to immigration. Obama argued that the OLC’s advice was overly restrictive and hindered his constitutional powers to manage immigration policy. The case centered on whether the president could act unilaterally through executive orders or needed legislative approval, and whether the OLC's legal opinions should limit presidential authority. Ultimately, the case highlighted tensions over executive power and the role of legal advice in limiting presidential actions.