Justice Alito questions whether presidents will have to fear ‘bitter political opponent’ throwing them in jail

Justice Alito questions whether presidents will have to fear ‘bitter political opponent’ throwing them in jail

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Thursday asked Justice Department attorneys whether presidents would have to fear prosecution by a “bitter political opponent” if justices reject former President Trump’s immunity claims. The Supreme Court heard arguments on the issue of presidential immunity, which could set a precedent for whether former presidents have “absolute immunity” from…

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