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4. In Nixon v. Fitzgerald the SC decided the President has absolute immunity from liability for civil damages

Sat Feb 1, 2025, 10:42 AM

Feb 2025

arising from any official action taken while in office. Still, I hope Trump is deposed about his statements in every one of these lawsuits.

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Assuming the preliminary findings are true.... Renew Deal Feb 2025 #1

Dam 3auld6phart Feb 2025 #2

What's gonna stick? johnnyfins Feb 2025 #10

Where are the fresh names and faces for us Democrats? efhmc Feb 2025 #14

musk as well................ Lovie777 Feb 2025 #3

I'll note that decision was in 1982. CaptainTruth Feb 2025 #8

Can the others be held liable? Ptah Feb 2025 #9

They can be held liable under certain circumstances. sop Feb 2025 #12

The 1973 OLC memo is not presidential immunity per say. Justice matters. Feb 2025 #13

Will the jackass change the laws regarding lawsuits Norbert Feb 2025 #5

All someone has to do is Diraven Feb 2025 #6

Only the best and brightest. NoMoreRepugs Feb 2025 #7

The American Way, lawyer up! Aussie105 Feb 2025 #11