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On behalf of State Department employee David Rodearmel, the watchdog group Judicial Watch filed suit challenging Hillary's eligibility for secretary of state based on Article I, Section 6 of the Constitution, known legally as the "Emoluments" Clause.
Despite Congress readjusting the salary of both the secretary of state and secretary of the interior as a fix to get around the Constitution and allow both Hillary and former Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado to serve, the plaintiffs argue that the secretary of state's compensation was still increased during Sen. Clinton's term in office, which began in 2007, and thus renders Hillary ineligible until 2013.
To decide otherwise, argues Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, would be to allow an "end run" around the Constitution.
The case, Rodearmel v. Clinton, is pending before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on an expedited basis.
Despite Congress readjusting the salary of both the secretary of state and secretary of the interior as a fix to get around the Constitution and allow both Hillary and former Sen. Ken Salazar of Colorado to serve, the plaintiffs argue that the secretary of state's compensation was still increased during Sen. Clinton's term in office, which began in 2007, and thus renders Hillary ineligible until 2013.
To decide otherwise, argues Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton, would be to allow an "end run" around the Constitution.
The case, Rodearmel v. Clinton, is pending before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on an expedited basis.
