Presidential Immunity and Legal Constraints

The chapter discusses the debate on presidential immunity from criminal law, focusing on the risks of unchecked presidential power and the implications of a president operating without legal constraints. It delves into the historical context of presidential immunity, the concerns raised by Justice Kavanaugh, and the challenge of constraining a rogue president like Trump through impeachment. The conversation highlights the potential consequences of a president evading criminal accountability and the complexity of balancing power and accountability in governance.