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> his successor could reverse that decision and prosecute him I agree with most of what you said but are you sure about this part? Does the US not offer prote
by bringtheaction 9y ago
> his successor could reverse that decision and prosecute him
I agree with most of what you said but are you sure about this part?
Does the US not offer protection against retroactive application of new laws?
- afthonos 9y agoYes, the ex post facto clause should provide immunity from prosecution in such cases (IANAL). But that’s not what I was trying to say. I was saying that the President could conceivably break an existing law, not prosecute himself, and then have his successor prosecute him.
- bringtheaction 9y agoAh, I see. Thanks for clarifying.