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The decision actually explicitly bars courts from using motive: > In dividing official from unofficial conduct, courts may not inquire into the President’s mot
by enragedcacti 2y ago
The decision actually explicitly bars courts from using motive:
> In dividing official from unofficial conduct, courts may not inquire into the President’s motives
- atmavatar 2y agoI wonder how long before we get presidents selling pardons.
- bonzini 2y agoThat assumes that it hasn't happened already. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/17/giuliani-pardons-lawsuit-allegations/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/17/giuliani-...
- nradov 2y agoThat's basically what happened when President Clinton pardoned major donor Marc Rich as one of his last official acts. Ultimately the only protection against this is for voters to reject candidates who lack personal integrity.