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dickthegrouch

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47. The courts have to set limits on what they consider "official acts".
Fri Jun 5, 2026, 04:55 PM
3 hrs ago

If he only has immunity for official acts: what constitutes an official act?
Make him personally liable for anything that doesn't match the definition precisely.
Personal liablity consequences are not to extend beyond the timeframe in which the original damage was done, without incurring additional penalties and jail time. I.e. If it took one day to destroy the east wing, damages payable in 24 hours after the court says "Not an official act". Damages MUST include restoration at his expense too.
This principle should be applicable to anything he damages in one way or another. Restitution due from personal funds immediately.

See my previous attempt at codification of official acts here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219319695

I think the Constitution (remember that?) has a list of acts the President is allowed to perform. Let's use that as our best basis for improvement. There's certain to be a raft of those coming in some administration very soon.

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But he/she will not do that. Justice matters. 5 hrs ago #34
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... struggle4progress 6 hrs ago #15
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The courts have to set limits on what they consider "official acts". dickthegrouch 3 hrs ago #47
And what would happen if he did ?? kentuck 2 hrs ago #48
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