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Legal Complexities of Presidential Authority
This chapter explores the legal limits and implications surrounding domestic military deployments and presidential immunity in the U.S. It addresses the constraints set by the Posse Comitatus Act, discusses the nuances of legal accountability for presidents, and highlights ethical obligations in cases involving former clients of Justice Department attorneys. Through various scenarios, it emphasizes the challenges of maintaining good faith among public officials and the complexities of legal proceedings concerning former President Trump's actions related to the January 6th insurrection.
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