
Presidential Immunity & Death Squads
The Political Orphanage
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Exploring Presidential Immunity and Core Powers
Exploring the core powers granted by the Constitution, this chapter delves into the immunity enjoyed by the president for certain actions. It discusses the burden of proof on prosecutors to demonstrate that charges against the president won't hinder the functioning of the executive branch, using historical examples like presidential pardons to illustrate the complexities of presidential immunity.
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