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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    How much immunity do presidents have? SCOTUS hears oral arguments

    The Supreme Court justices grant that presidents have some immunity when it comes to prosecution, but differ in how much and when it applies.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Apr 25, 2024 • 1 min read

    The Supreme Court justices grant that presidents have some immunity when it comes to prosecution, but differ in how much and when it applies.

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    The full episode

    1 of 4
    ‘Challengers’: Characters drive the thrilling sports drama, says critic
    1. 0:00How much immunity do presidents have? SCOTUS hears oral argumentsYou’re reading this
    2. 10:33Weinstein’s conviction is thrown out in NY. What about his CA conviction?
    3. 18:21How money and greed took over professional horse racing
    4. 35:02Weekend film reviews: ‘Challengers,’ ‘Uncropped,’ ‘Egoist’
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