Panel 4: Prosecution and Civil Suits

Former President Trump is facing multiple prosecutions. What’s the historical precedent for prosecuting a former or sitting president? What are the arguments for and against presidential immunity? Assuming a president isn’t immune, what are the benefits and risks of trying to hold a president accountable in a court of law as opposed to the court of public opinion?

 

Moderator: David A. Sklansky, Stanford Law School

LOCATION: Paul Brest Hall
DATE: May 18, 2024
TIME: 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Kay L. LevineSaikrishna PrakashDavid Alan SklanskyDavid A. Strauss
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