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Former Federal Judge Michael McConnell Discusses Presidential Immunity and Trump Cases with Pam Karlan

Former Federal Judge Michael McConnell Discusses Presidential Immunity and Trump Cases with Pam Karlan

Update: 2024-06-20
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Should presidents be immune from prosecution? If yes, under what circumstances? Stanford Professor Michael McConnell, a former federal judge, joins Pam Karlan for a discussion on presidential immunity, the Constitution, and former president Trump's cases. In this insightful episode, they discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's stance on criminal versus civil liabilities for presidents, the political ramifications of prosecutorial actions, and the historical context of executive power under the U.S. Constitution.

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Former Federal Judge Michael McConnell Discusses Presidential Immunity and Trump Cases with Pam Karlan

Former Federal Judge Michael McConnell Discusses Presidential Immunity and Trump Cases with Pam Karlan

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