Trump Is ‘Absolutely Immune’ ... Kind Of
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Interpreting Presidential Immunity and the Pardon Power
The chapter delves into the arguments surrounding the interpretation of the Constitution concerning presidential immunity and the pardon power, examining historical context and potential consequences. Various scenarios are discussed, including indicting former presidents, special counsel appointments, and balancing immunity with criminal liability. Justices' perspectives, such as Thomas and Barrett, on presidential immunity for official acts, the implications of absolute immunity rulings, and the complexities of addressing potential abuse like 'pardons for sale' are explored.
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