Topic: Extrajudicial Murder

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Funny Farm
Episode 1640 33:46 - 36:09

1640: Funny Farm

Presidential Immunity and Extrajudicial Killings Claim

Legal analyst Alan Dershowitz predicts a split Supreme Court decision on the upcoming presidential immunity case. A discussion follows regarding the legal precedents for executive actions, specifically citing Barack Obama's use of predator drones to kill American citizens abroad without trial. The argument suggests that if immunity is not upheld, former presidents could face prosecution for military and security decisions made in office.