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Melissa Murray and John Avlon: The Dark Legal Clouds Ahead

The Bulwark Podcast

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Judicial Independence and Political Power

This chapter explores the ramifications of a Supreme Court ruling granting presidents absolute immunity in certain criminal matters, highlighting a nominee's responses during a confirmation hearing. The discussion critiques the lack of substantial questioning from Democratic senators and underlines concerns about the nominee's capacity to withstand political pressures. It further examines the intersection of law, the evolving role of the Justice Department, and the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions on democracy and accountability.

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