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Opening Arguments
Just How Bad Were the Oral Arguments Re: Presidential Immunity?
Apr 29, 2024
01:10:54
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Exploring the Supreme Court's oral arguments on presidential immunity post-January 6 events, the complexities of prosecuting former presidents, and hypothetical scenarios of presidential actions. Delving into legal arguments, government powers, and the implications for democratic stability amidst the confusion around defining official acts.
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- Presidential actions categorized based on authority from Congress - compliance vs. defiance.
- No constitutional provision for presidential immunity in criminal cases; scrutinize actions beyond narrow scope.
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Presenting the Youngstown analysis on presidential duties
The central point revolves around the Youngstown analysis that divides presidential actions into categories based on authority from Congress. Express or implied authority from Congress, silence from Congress creating a zone of twilight, and defiance of congressional orders. This framework aims to assess actions in light of the president's compliance with congressional authority.
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