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Presidential Immunity And More Debate Fallout

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Limits of Presidential Immunity in Military Orders

The majority opinion by Justice Roberts suggests that a president ordering the assassination of a political rival using the military would be considered an official act and provide immunity as it falls within the core responsibilities of the president as commander in chief. However, there is language towards the end of the opinion that raises questions about potential criminal liability for such extreme actions.

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