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Chalk one up for democracy and the rule of law

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 4559 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Court ruling Presidential immunity Constitution Impeachment
  1. The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected Trump's immunity claim from prosecution, upholding a previous ruling.
  2. The Court emphasized that former presidents are not above the law and can be prosecuted like any other citizen.
  3. The decision sets a powerful precedent by refuting Trump's legal claims and laying out the details of the charges against him.

The President is a Murderer? No Problem!

OLD GOATS with Jonathan Alter • 864 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Presidential immunity Judges Constitution Legal Proceedings
  1. A three-judge panel heard oral arguments about Trump's immunity from prosecution, revealing potential weaknesses in his legal arguments.
  2. The jurisdictional issue over Trump's immunity appeal could complicate the case and delay the legal process.
  3. If Trump loses with the three-judge panel, he may seek an en banc review, potentially further delaying the case and involving the Supreme Court.

Special Counsel Smith’s Desperate Plea to the Supreme Court

The Reactionary • 93 implied HN points • 11 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Proceedings Presidential immunity Supreme Court Impeachment
  1. Special Counsel is pushing for a quick trial date before the 2024 election, with novel legal arguments.
  2. Trump's team filed a Notice of Appeal, depriving the judge of jurisdiction over the case.
  3. Special Counsel has made an extraordinary plea to the Supreme Court regarding a former President's immunity from federal prosecution.
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