ACLU Supporter, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Trump v. United States gives presidents unprecedented immunity from criminal consequences – even allowing presidents to turn the army against their critics or weaponize the Justice Department against opponents.
Our country was founded on a rejection of kings – and no president since our founding has been granted this level of power and protection above the law.
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Over 200 years of precedent are clear: Presidents cannot be placed above the law. See how much you remember about America’s legacy of presidents over kings.
– The ACLU Team
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