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The Rachel Maddow Show

Prime time recap: MSNBC panel reviews Supreme Court arguments on 'presidential immunity'

Apr 26, 2024
Supreme Court debates former president's immunity for criminal acts, challenges to uphold legal integrity, critique on Supreme Court justices' handling of the case, discussion on accountability, blending private and official actions in Trump's circle, implications of presidential immunity on future presidencies, challenges in obtaining crucial testimony in legal proceedings, defense strategy in court case, suppression of stories involving public figures, unraveling the catch and kill scheme, ongoing legal proceedings against Trump
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  • Presidential immunity case raises concerns about unchecked power and legal boundaries
  • Debate on defining official vs. private presidential acts to determine immunity

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Implications of Absolute Immunity

The Supreme Court debates whether a former president is immune from prosecution for alleged crimes committed while in office. Officials argue that the Constitution does not grant such immunity, highlighting the dangers of unchecked presidential power.

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