The Constitution makes clear that a president who was impeached and convicted can still be prosecuted – but what about one who is acquitted in two impeachment trials?
A law scholar explains what’s at stake:
https://theconversation.com/trump-claims-constitution-gives-him-immunity-heres-why-judges-and-the-supreme-court-may-not-agree-220016
#Jan6 #lawfedi #law #uspolitics
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