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Law Talk With Epstein, Yoo & Cooke

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Debating Presidential Immunity and Constitutional Texts

The chapter discusses immunity for former presidents from federal prosecution, exploring dissenting opinions from Justice Sotomayor and the importance of adhering to constitutional texts. Topics include the role of the court, the Biden administration's actions, originalism in constitutional interpretation, and the distinction between norms and constitutional text. Historical cases, sovereign immunity, and critiques of Supreme Court decisions are also examined in the context of prosecuting a president.

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