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179: Dahlia Lithwick on SCOTUS

The Al Franken Podcast

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Analysis of Supreme Court Decisions and Presidential Immunity

This chapter delves into the Supreme Court's decisions and Chief Justice Roberts' shift in rulings, discussing the broad presumption of immunity for the president and the complexities of defining official acts. The conversation explores hypothetical scenarios involving presidential actions, such as accepting illegal ballots, ordering political assassinations, and accepting bribes for pardons. It also delves into the implications of court cases related to corruption, authoritarianism, and expanding executive power, questioning the balance between presidential immunity and preventing criminal behavior.

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