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UnJustified

Episode 76 | Live from The Hayden Center at the Schar School of Policy and Government

May 12, 2024
Brian Greer, a SIPA expert, and Andy McCabe discuss trial postponements, CIPA significance in legal cases, judicial challenges, Supreme Court reactions, covert operations, and legal dilemmas in handling classified documents on the podcast. They also touch on fearless prosecution experiences and the complexity of governmental decision-making.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Supreme Court focused on setting a precedent on presidential immunity, rather than specifics of the case.
  • A favorable Supreme Court decision on immunity could impact the defense strategy in the classified documents case.

Deep dives

In-Depth Analysis of Presidential Immunity Arguments at the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court held oral arguments on Trump's appeal regarding presidential immunity. The justices seemed more focused on setting a precedent rather than the specifics of the case. Justice Sotomayor pointed out that the justice system has layers of protection against rogue prosecutors. Although an absolute immunity ruling could impact future presidents, Judge Cannon's handling of the case showcases the layers of protection against overreach.

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