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Re:Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have immunity for offic... by tick_tock_tick on Monday July 01, 2024 @05:13PM (#40850763)
> Could he theoretically now have the USSS detail in charge of babysitting Trump indefinitely detain him, without consequence?

I mean under what idea is that part of his official duties? If it's not it's literally exactly the same as before. Biden can do this at literally any moment. This court case doesn't change his ability to make unlawful moves.

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Re:Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have immunity for offic... by lenerdenator on Monday July 01, 2024 @09:27PM (#40852698)
Is it unlawful?

After today, if a federal judge arbitrarily decides "it's not", well... it's not.

I suppose if they really wanted to give a reason they could say he's a flight risk or something, it doesn't need to be valid with today's ruling.

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Re:Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have immunity for offic... by tick_tock_tick on Tuesday July 02, 2024 @03:27PM (#40859705)
How is that different then any executive action before the ruling? Presidents attempt to do all sorts of shit and then a judge say no. Literally nothing changed the surprise was it wasn't a 9-0 ruling not anything in the ruling.
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