Trump’s presidential immunity claim would place troops in legal jeopardy if they abide unlawful orders, ex-officials warn
Troops could be placed in the precarious position of having to say no to the commander-in-chief or break the law should the Supreme Court grant former President Donald Trump’s motion to dismi…
Warn? Sounds like a good reason for SCOTUS to dismiss the case.
Can't wait to hear oral arguments, and SCOTUS questions on this.
Firstly, the president does not have immunity from prosecution for committing illegal acts. That is what Impeachment is for. Impeached in the House. Tried in the Senate. Exactly the way our constitutions directs.
Secondly, SCOTUS ask, "Are you saying that if we rule against the immunity clause that troops should be obeying unlawful orders contrary to the Military Code of Justice requirement, which by obeying could land them in jail.