
Trump v. United States
U.S. Supreme Court Oral Arguments
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Presidential Immunity for Official Acts
The chapter explores the debate surrounding the immunity of the President for official acts, delving into the distinction between official and private actions and their implications on potential criminal indictments. Various arguments are presented on whether evidence of official acts should be included in the indictment and how presidential immunity affects prosecutions. The discussion also covers the interpretation of statutes related to presidential conduct, the lack of an immunity clause in the Constitution, and the necessity of impeachment before prosecuting a former president for official acts.
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