Katyal and Luttig: Presidential Immunity Unconstitutional?

Kettering Foundation Senior Fellows Neal Katyal and J. Michael Luttig spoke with Kettering chief external affairs officer and director of DC operations Brad Rourke about the landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on presidential immunity in Trump v. United States. This decision redefines our constitutional structure and raises profound questions about the balance of power in our democracy.
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Special thanks to Jamaal Bell, Tayo Clyburn, Melinda Gilmore, Kenny McGuane, and Sarah Murphy. Production by Laxamana Media.

[@peteryork3419]

Keep criminals out of the White House.

[@JamesSmith-ij8nj]

Hunter?

[@tc7486]

If trump is the only person in America who the supremes made immune to criminal prosecution, but everyone around him, working for him, or associated with him is not immune from prosecution of crimes…then does that mean if trump as president orders anyone around or under him to help him do something criminal for which they can be held accountable, does that give anyone not named trump the ability to refuse the orders of the “commander in chief”? And does that not render him useless? Can prosecutors right now go after everyone involved in trumps current criminal indictments?

[@fifermcgee5971]

How about off he Supreme Court.

[@JamesSmith-ij8nj]

@fifermcgee5971 Not being able to define what a woman is not criminal...

[@cafewa100]

Trump must never again have the keys to the White House.

[@gordonadams5891]

President Biden should use the immunity decision to bar all convicted felons from holding office under the Fourteenth Amendment, section 2.

[@jim0311]

Perfect 😊

[@user-zb7uh2ob1r]

Do it Joe! Call on Dark Brandon, and do it!

[@Tremblantbroker8222]

Cut and print!

[@eleanorwittering3126]

@@gordonadams5891 Wouldn’t that be grand!!!!!!! LOL!!! But he won’t do it!

[@anamericaninamericavotesblue]

Law against lawfulness. Only humans can do this.

[@denisedecarlo9311]

ANYWHERE ELSE THESE TRAITORS WOULD BE ARRESTED AND STOPPED

[@joeberta368]

In dictator ruled countries they would no longer exist - because they would be considered a threat to power. Putin has assassinated his enemies. The Saudi crown prince assassinated a threat to him. Kim of N. Korea has assassinated members of his own family. This SCOTUS is a disgrace and has opened the door to any rogue president to do the same without impunity.

[@sheridanconsulting]

Anywhere with a FUNCTIONAL DEMOCRACY you mean!!! As opposed to a DEMOCRACY IN NANE ONLY!

[@transformationtimenow3321]

In any other decade of American history they would've been stopped and arrested.

[@weegeelana8523]

True - Bolsonaro of Brazil was convicted and is not allowed to run for office for 8 years(should be life)

[@fifermcgee5971]

He would have been jailed after trying to over throw the duly elected government.

[@helloartists]

It gives me hope that Katyal and Luttig are fighting for ALL of us. I get up every morning hoping the nightmare will end.

[@aquariusgoldbond2697]

Oh really and what was their answer because I'm watching it now and I keep hearing Trump Trump trump Trump trump Trump trump Trump trump Trump trump. But I never hear anyone say President Biden.

[@bobjohnson205]

@@aquariusgoldbond2697 And you never will!

[@Mikathedog100]

​@@aquariusgoldbond2697what do you mean? It's Trump's case they're talking about. If it was Biden's case they'd be discussing Biden. That being said, Biden is, right now, effectively King. He may choose never to use that power, but he's recently been granted it. That Democrats are all saying, including Biden, that the ruling is terrible, should alert you to the right side of history.

[@Jess-kz2wn]

I have nightmares every night. The children in this country are suffering from these ruthless , selfish fascist people.

[@kieulannguyen1193]

Me too. I worry more and more about the thought of Trump is back to the White House. Our children’s generation will be greatly affected. We have to make sure this felon and his cronies are near any offices. Vote Blue

[@technologic21]

That level of immunity is unconstitutional in all its totality. The justices allowed personal bias to tailor craft a ruling based on their favored candidate. What terrible abuse!

[@J.M.-nb4gw]

Of course they did 🤬

[@Deraiil]

100%

[@sarahkragness7138]

THE CORRUPT SELL-OUT COURT... I HOPE THEY REINCARNATE AS SLUGS.

[@Ont785]

Because it’s not in totality.

[@DuffyF56]

Congress has immunity under the Speech and Debate clause EXPLICITLY written in the Constitution. Presidential immunity is Constitutional.

[@eleanorwittering3126]

Exceptional poignant discussion on this grave, grave, grave *6 to 3* SCOTUS decision: Shame on Roberts, Thomas, Alito, Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett. Shame, shame, shame, shame, shame, shame!

[@pokey5736]

Time to pack the Court, term limits and oversight.

[@chopsjazz1]

Those six must be removed and tried for crimes against the constitution: Treason.

[@Madfunkids]

​@@pokey5736 Yes, unpack this Federalist court & restore checks and balances with non-partisan justices.

[@user-zb7uh2ob1r]

"The Supreme Court has roiled the nation." That's absolutely the way to put it, Judge Luttig. Thanks for speaking out on behalf of the Constitution.

[@sharonwalberg5438]

Agreed! Since Thomas and Alito didn't recuse themselves and the 6 didn't keep their oath to the Constitution , the ruling should be void! Shows they don't care about the Constitution , America or Americans, but bowing down to a traitor and convicted Felon! A disgrace!

[@BluePhoenixFireandIce]

Biden must act quickly and with the speed of lightning to stop Trump. PERIOD 💯

[@michaelmorris4515]

He won't. He's our Neville Chamberlain in the face of our generation's Adolf Hitler.

[@bobjohnson205]

Make a call to Navy Seal Team 6?

[@TheRealResume]

Who is this clown? Biden is not even aware of his personal activities and he must "act quickly"?? Pathetic!

[@SusanHMcIntyre]

And he must stop the SC due to having a criminal on it v

[@mikeatgoogle501]

BIDEN NEEDS TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE DICTATOR!!!

[@aquariusgoldbond2697]

And he has the power and authority to do that right now through the presidential act with immunity. He could disembowel heritage foundation right now. And the 2025 project.

[@michaeljohnangel6359]

@@aquariusgoldbond2697 The fact of Biden's acting nicey-nicey rather than going all out and saving America makes me wonder if he's really strong enough to lead the country.

[@hammill444]

@@michaeljohnangel6359Oh stop already. Biden would never step outside of the bounds of traditional action. He would never even go so far as to bend the law. Not now.not ever. He’s a strict traditionalist who believes in the institutions-- corrupt as they are. It has nothing to strength. The only ones who can save America are its voters.

[@jerryvalet569]

@@michaeljohnangel6359 And your solution would be . .. .?

[@RichardBrady-yc7he]

The new rules brought forth are unconstitutional. To change or amend the constitution is not the role of the court. It is Congresses role to change the laws. Therefore these new rules by the Supreme Court are illegal.

[@StopWhining491]

Luttig never minces words. We must ensure that Democrats retain the presidency and get significant majorities in both the House and Senate.

[@jim0311]

And with that immediately pass laws that make the immunity ruling unenforceable

[@37Dionysos]

YES---BRING A FRIEND AND VOTE BLUE, now or never!

[@unbehagen686]

OATH...SHMOATH......"enemies both foreign and domestic". MY BEHIND!! 🤣 Now Trump and J6 Co Conspirators can Walk the Plank before November 5 2024 Potus Election to SAVE The United States Constitution, The United States Constitutional Republic and The Rule of Law? 🦈🇺🇲⚖️🇺🇲🦈

[@user-dr8gq2jt6h]

That's the only way that we're ever going to get anything done in this country

[@hellshade2]

@@jim0311 How? the supreme court made the ruling. the only real way to fix immunity decision of scotus is if scotus reverses the decision. biden should arrest all scotus judges that made this decision and charge them with treason. then summarily appoint democrat judges to reverse the decision going forward, not retroactively. and while this would let trump off of many charges he is facing it would save democracy here. of course biden could also arrest trump for treason as well. it would be a presidential act to save democracy!!

[@Valeriafrances13]

Why can’t we arrest the justices for treason

[@georgieippolito9924]

and obstruction of justice

[@StopWhining491]

SCOTUS justices are not gods, and T***p is not a king.

[@V0lk]

Biden should test this theory.

[@dominique217]

They can be impeached as I understand, but as we've all seen, that process is broken, as is the branch of government that manages it.

[@jim0311]

​@@V0lkhe's got immunity

[@XX-qd6ke]

The United States Supreme Court does not possess the authority to create and pass illegal rulings. 'A CRIME CAN NEVER BE AN OFFICIAL ACT!!!'

[@richardmiller341]

Nor is a coup d'etat

[@cathygenevie]

But yet, here we are! Maddening!

[@DuffyF56]

They did no such thing LIAR. They decided a case brought to them and the legal issues raised.

[@BunnEFartz]

@@DuffyF56 YOU are a BOLD FACED LIAR. Show me where this decision was Constitutionally based or even based in US Federal Law? I'll wait right here. This should be hilarious.

[@XX-qd6ke]

@DuffyF56 --- You don't even know, what you don't know there...Duff. You complete a sentence at the level of a fifth grader. I suggest that you possibly do a bit of research and become a little better informed...because presently, you're a fool...

[@XX-qd6ke]

"I cannot tell a lie." -George Washington. "I cannot tell the truth." -Donald Trump. "We cannot tell the difference." -The Supreme Court

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

OH SNAP!

[@Rjsjrjsjrjsj]

More like "We don't care that there's a difference" 😉

[@TheRealResume]

Maybe if you were there at J6, you'd know what you're talking about.

[@user-yi1xc7fs4i]

Well said

[@JLaP]

Well said and sadly, true

[@philapenna5428]

Luttig : this decision was a constitutional abomination. He is a venerated R Constitutional law jurist and scholar, kids.

[@sandrawhisler1545]

Thank you, Judge Luttig for telling the truth. I hope every major news organization asks you to come speak. I hope that you will do so.

[@CarolEdmonds-pk7hr]

EVERY university’s law schools NEED to have Judge Luttig, or a judge of his LEGAL caliber, as the keynote speaker for their commencement ceremony!! He speaks the absolute TRUTH about the Constitution and the Rule of Law!!

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Thank you, legal giants, for speaking out. The people are behind you, and we are not buying corporate media’s line, jackals profiting from the destruction of democracy. Please keep speaking out, including free criticism of the justices.

[@terryzanger7152]

And he helped make all this happen

[@JamesSmith-ij8nj]

Scholars don't forget the 14th has a 5th clause..

[@geraldharvey8979]

These two men are national treasures.

[@user-dr8gq2jt6h]

I hope they are passing along their knowledge to others that work with them and I hope people that work with them are taking notes

[@Soapandwater6]

Love them both! ❤❤

[@georgesheffield1580]

SCOTUS is not a national treasure but a national hipocracy

[@fifermcgee5971]

@@georgesheffield1580 National disgrace.

[@geraldharvey8979]

Katyal and Luttig NOT the traitors on the SCOTUS.

[@williamrose2506]

Judge Luttig, we can't wait for the next SC to overturn the ruling. It must be reversed immediately!

[@DuffyF56]

Yup....the guy who said the CO Ballot case against Trump was a slam dunk and LOST 9-0. Yeah, don't hold your breath.

[@tenak7278]

It MUST!

[@kjmagnon]

Unfortunately the next SC could be decades away since they hold lifetime appointments.

[@lauradawson7676]

Need to expand the court first.

[@DuffyF56]

@@lauradawson7676 Fat chance with getting the REQUIRED change to the Judiciary Act passed.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

PROJECT 2025 WOULD BE THE END OF OUR COUNTRY. AND WE HAVE LOST THE SUPPORT OF OUR SUPREME COURT. OUR COUNTRY IS IN DEEP TROUBLE.

[@bernicehenson5210]

There won't be anymore Supreme Court if Trump get voted in. They can kiss their position and their jobs gone. Because if Trump won he would become a want to be dictator and have control over all ruling and orders. They would no longer be needed.

[@user-ym3oh9tm9k]

Since when does MAGA care about the Constitution?

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Exactly. To them, it’s just an impediment.

[@letsRegulateSociopaths]

They are FULLY DEDICATED and have been working to enact a CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION to rewrite the US Constitution, look it up. THAT is the END GAME HERE.

[@ollie6004]

If Trump gets back in there will be no longer a Constitution.

[@angie-gz4yg]

they only "care" when they demand, scream, and holler that Dems follow the law

[@larrysmith8994]

The Only one they care about is the 2nd Amendment....the other portions of it NOPE!

[@shannonlevert3056]

Judge Luttig, I want to thank you for speaking out on this matter, and for taking the time to come on to independent media channels like this one, which are proving to be an invaluable community during these troubling times. It’s refreshing to hear a scholar of The United States Constitution who “gets it.” There are fundamental and overarching themes-after all. The Immunity decision not only misses those, but subverts them. I’ll do whatever I can to support you, channels like this, and other lawyers like Mr. Katyal as we continue this fight for justice. It is of monumental importance.

[@TheRealResume]

A dummy par excellance! No understanding of history or the fact that Obama killed a US citizen without due process via a drone. Nice one.

[@ronniew3028]

This is what happens when justices can be bought. SCOTUS shouldn't be immune either. We need ethics laws NOW!!

[@stephenhenion8304]

I recall how Judge Luttig used to support the Supreme Court. We Need Big Changes People!! Vote BLUEWAVE Democratic!!

[@bobbieannhowell7]

We do not have to accept or abide by this illegal rulings, If one person is above the law then we all are above the law.

[@alexperkins8433]

uh we do if those with authority do NOthing heres lookin at you mgarland biden wtf scotus are corrupt bought & paid for follow the $ yeah its so official to pay off your porn star mistress for america ridiculous biden should throw all of scotus in gitmo since he has immunity

[@Cookie-op2pq]

This outcome leads to total anarchy on the right with guns for all

[@jim0311]

​@@Cookie-op2pqso be it

[@StephenLewisful]

I would say 'If one person is above the law then there is no rule of law' rather than 'We're all above the law' but it amounts to the same crock of shit at the end of the day.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Unfortunately that’s not how it works. You need to have wealth, power and connections, be one of the untouchables then you are above the law.

[@LindaBrown-lh8pr]

BRAVO!!!! Call it out like it is. YAY!!!!! Thank you so much. We need you to continue the battle for our democracy.👋👋👋👋

[@leonardbresland4288]

At trial the juries, after five minutes' deliberations, would find Trump guilty on all counts. Knowing this, the 'justices' protect the defendant?!!

[@user-is9xq1eg7m]

Yes 🙏Please!!!

[@carolmendez4106]

We must all speak up and stand up to DEMOCRACY. VOTE BLUE AMERICA 🇺🇸. THESE JUDGES ARE CORRUPT AND MUST REMOVED.

[@gerardtimmons2053]

We must Never give Drumpf the opportunity to ever be in a position to ever place any judge or justice on any court in America especially our once precious SCOTUS !

[@JohnDanenbarger]

Add 5 judges before Trump can have the possibility. We are wasting time.

[@eleanorwittering3126]

@@JohnDanenbarger yes! We have wasted so much time… Exactly exactly what Trump wanted!

[@LRCW1]

​@@eleanorwittering3126 Mr. High Power Rifle & Mrs. Sniper would like to have a meeting with the SC justices & Mr. Trump.

[@argentnexus7129]

Adding justices is not the answer. Not being a weak President and understanding and enforcing the dictates and power of the Constitution would.

[@aquariusgoldbond2697]

We sure are wasting time. In President Biden has the power and the authority right now to put more justices on the supreme Court. But will you do it it's our job to rally around our new king.#HailKingBiden ♒♒🪐🪐💜💜

[@Soapandwater6]

Should have already been done.

[@hiltonturner9852]

It's time to amend the Constitution to: 1) explicitly state that the president does not have absolute immunity for breaking the law while in office, 2) term-limit all justices of the supreme court to 18 years on the bench, 3) make supreme court justices conform to a code of conduct as all article III judges, and 4) create a commission made-up of senior federal judges with the authority to sanction any article III justice or judge who violates the code of conduct.

[@shannonlevert3056]

We assume competency and integrity. But we can’t do that. I guess we have to spell it out.

[@jim0311]

Wouldn't that be something to see.. but Republicans stand in the way

[@CurtOntheRadio]

@@jim0311 Voters stand in the way?

[@paulaartandmusic4412]

Correct!

[@aquariusgoldbond2697]

Who's going to do that. The supreme Court they are the ones that gave the president of the new founded powers.#HailKingBiden ♒♒🪐🪐💜💜

[@GrotrianSeiler]

Thank you for bringing some sanity to what is truly insane these days in politics. Judge Luttig is a prize to all Americans.

[@franciscouderq1100]

Injustice Cannon !!!

[@XX-qd6ke]

The DOJ needs more Jack Smith's and less Jackoffs.

[@TheRealResume]

We have enough lawyers who engage in fraud on the court. Don't need more.

[@mpaczkow]

There has never been an impeachment of a Supreme Court justice as precedence, but since SCOTUS is hell bend on removing precedence, so I am all for impeachment of a justice starting with Thomas. I would like to see a financial probe of all justices by the IRS. Most of us who worked in companies have more constraints on taking gifts than these justices.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Couldn’t Biden do that now?

[@XX-qd6ke]

There has been one justice impeached...however he was not convicted (Justice Samuel Chase in 1805.)

[@fifermcgee5971]

Thomas and Ailto should be impeached as in all sincerity they should have recused themselves due to the fact that both of their wives were involved with the insurrection.

[@nalou6933]

The MAGA ruled House of Representatives would never impeach one of their own on the court.

[@kieulannguyen1193]

I was once an employee for DHS, every year we had to take Ethic training and I wonder if any of these judges ever take this training? I remembered that I could not even receive any gift more than 10 dollars. 😂 but Thomas for years took in millions of dollars and nobody said anything. Geez.. We need to have applied ethics to these judges and all official.

[@diogenes264]

Thanks Kettering Foundation!

[@kaykeelan4712]

The Senate should issue subpoenas to the SC justices and question them up and down about this ruling and its consequences. Let them be properly shamed in front of the American public for what they have now unleashed on the country. And the next step should be that judges who respect the law around the country should get together and state that they will no longer heed what this SC says but will only obey appeal courts as their highest authority. Time to end the fiasco of giving respect to justices who despise the people and the Constitution.

[@v.britton4445]

These two wonderful men should be on the Supreme Court themselves.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Excellent recommendation.

[@nightlightabcd]

That is why the treasonous Republicans would not put them there! They are patriots for America, and the Republican can't have that! Republicans only appoint people to the SCOTUS that are unfit to be there!

[@patriziagiacone6637]

What a shame on the present SCOTUS

[@dannywha8670]

If everything a president does is an official act then he is a king.

[@aquariusgoldbond2697]

Yes because the supreme Court gave us our first king. King Biden. And asking he could strip any immunity from Trump right now. Disembowel heritage foundation. Reinstate voting rights. Pack the court.. #HailKingBiden ♒♒🪐🪐💜💜

[@Soapandwater6]

Exactly what they want: King Trump.

[@unbehagen686]

@@dannywha8670 Hopefully President Biden will make sure Traitor Insurrectionist Trump Walks the Plank before November 5 2024 Potus Election to SAVE The United States Constitution, The United States Constitutional Republic and The Rule of Law from Domestic Enemy/Terrorist Trump and Terrorist Trump's Terrorist Co Conspirators. 🦈🇺🇲⚖️🇺🇲🦈

[@LunaShimmyDiva]

@@Soapandwater6I’d say exactly what they NEED. 45’s racking up suits n judgements he NEEDS to get out from under. Any president NEEDING presidential immunity has lots to hide…enough that they’ll entirely upend constitution and rule of law!

[@XX-qd6ke]

"It is not the function of our government to keep the citizen from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the government from falling into error." -Robert H. Jackson, US Supreme Court Justice (Communications Association v. Douds, May 1950)

[@elidaenriquez3737]

This is totally disturbing that a president can get away with breaking the law and just say it's official act. We can no longer say no one is above the law.

[@HowievYT]

SCOTUS has thrown down the gauntlet of revolution.

[@StephenLewisful]

They've sure put the rubber stamp of approval on it.

[@CarolEdmonds-pk7hr]

tRump only has to claim whatever he does was an “official “ act and the depraved MAGA cult at every level of government will trip over one another to give him their seal of approval!

[@frankbustamante3479]

Supreme Court counsel and judge Cannon should be disbarred and remove the immunity issue, no one is above the law. This is crazy Trump committed to many crimes against America, he needs to be punished.

[@dsantamaria713]

Why, in God's name, don't we have Men and Women like this on the Supreme Court???? 🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷🤷

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Ask Mitch McConnell

[@nalou6933]

​@courtneybrubaker9738 Yes, he puts GOP judges on the Court that have almost as much integrity as he does. /s

[@pamciekanowski2472]

I had wonder this for years and years..

[@phil20_20]

Because they are appointed by politicians.

[@fifermcgee5971]

@@nalou6933 Ask Leonard Leo, he appears to be the czar behind all republican appointees. He has the final say.

[@helenwood3199]

POTUS' oath of office requires him to uphold the laws. No need to utilize immunity if you follow the laws of USA. If POTUS can't follow the laws, remove him from the office.

[@leelevy9955]

You can't fight evil with logic.

[@ac-twig]

Are there enough thinking people among the citizenry to appreciate what is spoken here? I hope this message goes far and wide.

[@Marywashingtonbrooks]

Can this new power be totally reject by the justice department. Can the Supreme Court justices be impeached for treason?

[@abrakkehakka1357]

It can be rejected. Would be illegal, but Biden can now pardon everyone who violates the law. The justices can be impeached, although not for treason. Biden could also take official actions that would removed them from their office in one way or another. Also illegal, but as it is an official act it’s now possible to do so for Biden without any consequences for him.

[@TheRealResume]

Rejected by DOJ? Wow, that's ignorance on display!

[@lifegood1712]

Their coconspirators in the House and Senate would block impeachment. If there is sufficient evidence, like their unconstitutional rulings, they could be charged with a conspiracy against the United States.

[@samanthamariefreeman335]

THANK YOU for holding the light and shining it in the darkness. I appreciate Neal and Michael, two of my favorite intellectuals. Great Minds!

[@maryalicecoleman4661]

Please help me understand how we can dismiss this ruling. It must be overturned. We The People do not accept this!

[@elenalatici9568]

Then vote. SCROTUS is literally on the ballot in November. If you don't vote 💙 In November snd take 3 non-voters with you, you will never be able to vote again for anything on any level.

[@phil20_20]

New Justices

[@fifermcgee5971]

Vote blue all the way down the ticket.

[@intuitknit]

If insurrection has been deemed an official act by a president, what is the fate of the election process at all?

[@TheRealResume]

Too bad you weren't there on J6 and did not witness what really went on. Really stupid!

[@kaceykelly7222]

Wow! Luttig and Katyal are national treasures.

[@fifermcgee5971]

Respect for their brilliance,

[@dianaanderson2359]

So enlightening to listen to these wonderful scholars and constitutional experts. I fear for America.

[@TheRealResume]

Katyal is a class A joke and the other an "expert"? Wow, what a load! Your ignorance of law and history is telling.

[@btbingo]

The Federalist Society feels compelled to protect Trump at great expense to the nation.

[@TheReasonableSkeptic-ii4te]

The Federalist Society is really the Royalist Society. Pretty clear that they want king to rule the US.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

All six have ties to them going back decades. Mitch said he got the list of candidates from the federalist society. Wanted them Young so they could influence decades decisions for the ultra right. Vile.

[@fifermcgee5971]

At the destruction of the nation.

[@angie-gz4yg]

Nah the Federalist Society wants to retain power for all times. It goes way beyond Orange

[@Kefoo_]

-- *_Thank you, Kettering Foundation!_* "We are writing for the ages." (CORRUPTION!)

[@StevenTorrey]

In the presence of a crime, there is no distinction between "Official Acts" & "Unofficial Acts"..... It was a piece of silliness the way the Court ruled. "Staging a coup" is a crime, there is no way around that and there is no way defend that as an "Official Act".

[@JSees]

No one is stating what is underlying this....this is COUP!

[@Soapandwater6]

A slow-moving coup.

[@betticaroltaylor9681]

thank you, thank you, thank yuu for bringing this to the American people and forcing us to LOOK AT IT. . May we be brave enough to insist on an immediate remedy and may we be wise enough as a country to provide the tools to correct the wrong direction of this despicable Roberts court..

[@elainealbert6124]

Ludwick and Neal do something about this!! Impeach them all!! This is not American!

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Yes, your honor, you speak the truth. The majority decided the outcome and then tortured the law, ignored the facts of the case before them, and fantasized about unlikely future scenarios. Terrible practice for any lawyer or judge.

[@ingeborgpadgett7079]

We are with you Thank you 🇱🇷💙🇱🇷💙💯💯💯

[@revaatkinson2897]

Why can't the justices and all involved in going against the U.S. and we the people be charged and held accountable for their wrong doings towards our fine Country and we the people

[@CurtOntheRadio]

Agreed. My view is round them all up and charge and jail them now. If that doesn't happen now it will happen in reverse in January, under Trump (What does anyone think will happen to Jack Smith, Garland, Cheney, Pelosi, Clinton, Katyal, Luttig, Milley, MSNBC, the Times etc etc?) And the US will be gone. An immoral act can be moral, such as killing enemy soldiers in war, assassinating Hitler, etc. The moral difference in this case is whether to save America or destroy it. Refusing to act appropriately is understandable but is, in fact, cowardice and betrayal. Refusing to act is to betray the Constitution - action is justified because its intent is to defend the constitution - from domestic enemies.

[@carlbussmann7559]

We need many more discussions of this quality for all of the American people to hear. Also we need these evidentiary hearings to allow us to be the final vote at the ballot box.

[@elainealbert6124]

Something needs to be done about this before it’s too late!!!!! We need action!!!’

[@gsnyder2007]

The SC (Supreme Court) decision to grant a president absolute immunity for official actions and presumed immunity out to the perimeter of their power is, of itself, a violation of our constitution. 1. There is nothing in our constitution granting a president immunity from criminal prosecution - "no man is above the law" 2. This SC ruled that a president enjoys absolute immunity for official acts, etc., and in doing so amended the constitution. They wrote a new protection into the constitution that was not there at all beforehand. 3. Only Congress has the authority to amend the constitution 4. Therefore, the ruling by the SC is itself un-constitution and must be retracted

[@Soapandwater6]

🎯🎯🎯 They are legislating from the bench. Not their freakin' job!

[@janicegullett8779]

Imagine a country with ethical people like Katyal and Luttig in charge rule of law, justice, rights and equality.

[@TheRealResume]

Ethical? Wow, at least when you tell a lie, you tell a big one. Unbelievable.

[@MyLoganTreks]

Voters in November will be the ultimate jury on this case, vote blue and amendment rules of the supreme courts decisions.

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

I wish. The gerrymandering and electoral college will decide.

[@lindabingham6403]

Total power + absolute immunity = absolutely total disaster. Vote 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 up and down the ballot. Protect our democracy and freedoms.

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Thank you again. Excellent discussion. 🙏🇺🇸🦅🦅

[@fifermcgee5971]

Educational and mind stimulating.

[@charlierubenstein2886]

No court will save us now Vote blue to save the Republic

[@patriciafrye1713]

Absolutely. These experts should be getting much greater visibility, especially now, when the outcomes are so vital!

[@NA_49erFan]

I love how the supreme Court gives the power to the president to be king and then doesn't even acknowledge the first thing the king will usually do is get rid of the Court

[@pennybyrd1058]

True. Why would a President even need the court any longer? All the President has to do now is label everything 'official.'

[@sgm7013]

They have turned themselves into the Russian Supreme Court.

[@Soapandwater6]

Very short-sighted of them.

[@makalipo]

Judge Michael Luttig & Neal Katyal - Two heroes fighting for our democracy & Rule of Law.

[@jim0311]

With majorities in the House and Senate laws must be passed that make the immunity ruling unenforceable.😊

[@angie-gz4yg]

expand the Supreme court

[@sandicianciulli3463]

Let's get the criminals out of the Supreme Court!

[@CherylColpitts]

Love both of you and all who work with you. Thanks for your constitutional wisdom. Love listening to you. Please help our country.

[@BlindSquirrel425]

Nixon’s pronouncement about presidential power has been canonized (no pun intended).

[@carolrobinson2344]

It is so problematic we have a judicial committee who can and should act on behalf of the American ppl yet they haven't.

[@shannon4830]

These rulings must be overruled NOW!

[@TheRealResume]

NO understanding of the Constitution or how changes are made. Really unbelievable.

[@susankochan2860]

It's truly a relief knowing these 2 powerhouse gentlemen are watching out for us, and can advise us from here.

[@zeemanzeeman5577]

It's comforting to know that we have great people like you gentlemen who keep the torch of our democracy lit up. Thank you so much.

[@ProfJoseph4855]

An outstanding report! 👍

[@letsdancewithchris8733]

Corruption

[@TheJaniemartinez]

We need a new justices that will help people and country….please Vote Blue 💙💙💙💙🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏

[@imirim]

Why even have an oath of office for the President. Imagine what a joke it would be for Trump to win and have Roberts administer the oath to Trump.

[@jeancobos9912]

We are a laughing mess to all other countries. God help us.

[@imirim]

@jeancobos9912 I moved to Portugal last month. I try not to read or watch the US news but when I do it looks even worse from here

[@JohnClinton-sn8zb]

Robert's position underscores that the issue should not have been addressed until a conviction was brought before the court on the charges found guilty of.

[@pamkocinski]

If Trump getsin there will no need for a Supreme Court.

[@deviritter5232]

Thank you, gentlemen, for your scholarship.

[@user-vk7cp1op9p]

That court has no right to make that ruling. I am one of the people, and this court shows no respect and must be removed. DUMP THIS COURT! So, it comes down to can we fix this?

[@williamrose2506]

Rest assured that Putin and Bin Salman are celebrating this decision by the SC.

[@l.joyhartwell3764]

I trust these two great minds! Heartfelt thanks! 💌

[@chetcalhoun613]

Very good video! Than you all! Justice must prevail against this wannabe dictator!

[@martinabschnack5300]

Something must be possible to overturn this decision. It just can be that few corrupt judges can do this. DOJ should investigate immediately the judges.

[@johnmvanstaveren6134]

No more investigations. Action is needed.

[@jimeo1946]

The rulings of the Robert's court are in conflict with their mandate and cannot be allowed to stand until a new court can resolve them. If it tales pitch forks, so be it.

[@alanyost3307]

Thank you for explaining in more or less clear language what is obviously a very complicated topic. we need to understand these things and without a law degree, I think most of us struggle to know the depth and breadth and radicality of this decision.

[@yettaloyd507]

Than you please continue to speak up to save our constitution and country ❤

[@sallyhausken2307]

Thank you so much for presenting this. It gives us a little forecast of laws to come re: SCOTUS.

[@mrentertainer47]

Charles 1st thought he was above the law and he lost his head!

[@audreywellham2413]

Excellent episode! Thank you. 🙏🏻🇺🇸⚖️💙🗽🩺🗳️❕

[@laurielyon3481]

Excellent discussion! Thank you Neil Katyal & Judge Littig for your service to our nation, and for your expert opinions in this critical ruling by Supreme Court.

[@TheRealResume]

Another know-nothing - man alive - ZERO critical thinking skills and reading needed to understand the topic. Pathetic.

[@diannadima7082]

We the Jury demand that we know all the evidence. This is our America, our vote needs to be unblindfolded.

[@user-pb7ig4sv2l]

Recent SC rulings seem to dovetail nicely into supporting project 2025, like they are aware of it and easing its path. Except for the gifts to the SC are ok ruling, that appears greedy

[@pokey5736]

They were picked by the Federalist Society and are following the Heritage Foundation playbook.

[@edwardjones1773]

Katyal said the Supreme Court is out of step with main stream society, but how much is it out of step with the other courts and their judges throughout the country? Is there corruption at other courts at state level that has not yet come to our attention?

[@zherin2063]

Of course there is. There's corruption everywhere you find money and power, on scales big and small, in big bureaucracies and small companies, and among famous people and common people.

[@meganm1074]

I don’t know the answer to your question, but I note that all other federal judges are subject to ethical rules- only SCOTUS of all federal courts has no enforceable ethics code.

[@pokey5736]

Just take a look at Cannon. How many more are out there, I'm sure plenty.

[@Madfunkids]

We only need observe previous (federalist) court decisions that have ruled - in favor of air and water polluters - against citizen's rights

[@courtneybrubaker9738]

Of course. Trump put in over 250 judges during his tenure.

[@user-sj8vm9bq7p]

Dred Scott is a parlor game compared to Trump v. United States. I've got to ask you, Neal, how could you possibly have ANY respect for Roberts, never mind "a great deal of respect" for him? He plainly lied during his confirmation when he stated under oath that "no man is above the law, not even the president." He also lied about precedent, he lied about judicial restraint, and he lied with that BS "I'm just an umpire." Judge Luttig is right, the decision is unconstitutional. Not even mentioned is the fact that by this ruling, the Supreme Court has invalidated the impeachment clause. They have just immunized the president of the United States against "treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors."

[@just-dontbs]

Does SCOTUS has immunity on corruption charges?