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The Presidency Before the Supreme Court
Apr 26, 2024
Legal analysts Andrew Weissmann and Mary McCord discuss the Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump's immunity claim, implications for democracy, the complexities of defining boundaries between private and official acts, and the legal debates on presidential immunity from civil prosecution. They also explore a case involving fake electors and indictments related to election interference in the 2020 election.
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- Trump's immunity claim hinges on distinguishing official acts from private behavior in criminal prosecution.
- Supreme Court justices express concerns about absolute immunity for presidential actions and the impact on criminal accountability.
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Overview of Supreme Court Arguments on Donald Trump's Immunity Claim
The podcast discusses the recent Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump's immunity claim in his federal case related to the January 6th events. Trump's counsel argued for immunity from criminal charges for official acts unless impeached and convicted. The government's argument focused on delineating official acts as within core presidential duties and distinguishing them from private acts subject to prosecution.
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