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Trump’s “Bonkers” Immunity Claim, with Neal Katyal

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

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The Legal Battle Over Presidential Immunity

The chapter explores the legal implications of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution, focusing on Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the upcoming court decision impacting the trial's timing. It delves into Trump's claims of absolute immunity, the implications on presidential power and democracy, and the strategic moves of conservative justices. The discussion uncovers the dynamics of the Supreme Court arguments, the varying opinions among the justices, and Chief Justice Roberts' concerns about a former president's absolute immunity claim.

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