
Was the Supreme Court Wrong About Presidential Immunity?
The Soho Forum Debates
Presidential Immunity Explored
This chapter analyzes the Supreme Court case Nixon v. Fitzgerald and the concept of presidential immunity in the context of the Constitution. It discusses how this immunity, rooted in the separation of powers, affects both civil and criminal actions against a sitting president. The speaker emphasizes that while presidents enjoy immunity for official acts, they remain accountable for any actions that exceed their constitutional authority.
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