The state secrets privilege
A. was not considered a presidential right by President Obama, leading to an unprecedented release of executive branch documents.
B. cannot be used to dismiss claims by those who say they have been harmed by government action.
C. is usually respected by the courts.
D. can be used to keep information from the public, but not from other branches of government.
E. was not invoked by President Obama, despite its potential use to deflect lawsuits against the government.
Answer: C
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