John Yoo
John Yoo is a controversial legal scholar and former U.S. Department of Justice official.
He gained notoriety for his role in shaping national security policies during the George W. Bush administration, particularly regarding enhanced interrogation techniques and executive power.
Yoo's legal opinions on presidential authority in times of crisis have been widely debated and criticized.
He has authored several books on constitutional law and executive power, including "Crisis and Command." Yoo currently serves as a law professor at the University of California, Berkeley.
His work continues to ignite discussions on the balance between national security and civil liberties, as well as the extent of executive power in the American political system.