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it seems to me the Attorney General has no such immunity.

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Last July, in another dangerously myopic decision, Roberts shocked the legal world with his broad presidential immunity ruling. In that case, Trump v United States, Roberts was so eager not to hamstring a president’s powers that his majority decision gave huge immunity to presidents when they take actions that would normally be seen as breaking the law. Roberts even laid out a roadmap for presidents to pretty much do whatever they want without having to fear prosecution – just consult with your attorney general before taking an action to ensure it is viewed as an official action and therefore qualifies for immunity, no matter how much it violates the law.

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/18/supreme-court-john-roberts-trump