Law-Free Zone
The concept of presidential immunity is not explicitly stated anywhere in the Constitution. That hasn’t stopped the Supreme Court from essentially creating a law-free zone around the President.
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Show Notes
The concept of presidential immunity is not explicitly stated anywhere in the Constitution. That hasn’t stopped the Supreme Court from essentially creating what Justice Sonia Sotomayor called "a law-free zone around the President."
What does this mean for the criminal cases against former President Trump? And what are the implications for the office of the presidency?
Note: this episode was recorded before the assassination attempt on President Trump.
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