
Just How Bad Were the Oral Arguments Re: Presidential Immunity?
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Legal Arguments and Presidential Immunity
The chapter dives into complex legal arguments during oral arguments on presidential immunity, focusing on separating government powers and the implications of defying congressional orders. It navigates the nuances of official misconduct and potential prosecution, drawing parallels to past controversial presidential actions like President Roosevelt's internment of Japanese Americans. The discussion also delves into historical wartime decisions and their implications for current debates on presidential immunity.
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