Pingree Proposes Amendment to Overturn Presidential Immunity
Pingree Proposes Amendment to Overturn Presidential Immunity

Pingree Proposes Amendment to Overturn Presidential Immunity

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U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree has co-sponsored a bill aiming to amend the Constitution to eliminate presidential immunity following a controversial Supreme Court ruling that grants presidents broad protections against criminal prosecution. The ruling, which was decided by a 6-3 vote, allows for immunity during exercises of 'core constitutional powers' but not for unofficial acts, a decision dissenting Justices argue places the President above the law. Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed President Biden's call for reforms, including term limits for justices and addressing presidential immunity, which critics claim undermines constitutional norms and the separation of powers. While Harris may prioritize these issues more aggressively than Biden, her track record raises questions about her commitment to abolishing the federal death penalty. Amid ongoing debates, some commentators suggest the administration's push for court reforms is more about advancing a progressive agenda than restoring public confidence in the judiciary. The Supreme Court's recent decisions have ignited significant political discourse around the balance of power and accountability in governance.

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