Trump Lawyer Says Having Political Rival Killed Could Constitute 'Official' Presidential Act - eviltoast

Sotomayor: If the president decides that his rival is a corrupt person and he orders the military to assasinate him, is that within his official acts to which he has immunity?

“That could well be an official act,” Trump lawyer John Sauer says

  • teft@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    Same as Bush v Gore

    Our consideration is limited to the present circumstances

    They’ll stick that in their opinion and say that this case isn’t binding on future cases therefore it doesn’t set precedent.

    • MrVilliam@lemmy.world
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      8 months ago

      That’s a paradox. The only precedent it set was that a decision could withhold setting a precedent.