For more than two centuries, American presidents were effectively shielded from indictment. But the case against former President Donald J. Trump breaks that taboo and sets a new precedent.
Tag: Ethics and Official Misconduct
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Trump Is Indicted, as America’s Justice System Holds Him Accountable
A grand jury’s decision to indict Donald Trump is a necessary part of the American justice system.
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Trump’s Legal Jeopardy and America’s Political Crossroads
David French takes stock of the cases involving the ex-president and the challenges they present to the political system.
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Trump Failed to Follow Law on Foreign Gifts, House Democrats Say
A report by Democrats on the House Oversight Committee documented instances of the Trump White House failing to report gifts that Donald J. Trump had received from abroad and others that remain missing.
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What to Know About Tenure and Free Speech Protections
A conflict over a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania has stirred questions about what tenure means.