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Neal Katyal: “There are statutes of limitations and other things that would otherwise kick in and defend the president and immunize…”

On the recordJanuary 3, 2019
There are statutes of limitations and other things that would otherwise kick in and defend the president and immunize them from all potential criminal liability.
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Neal Katyal
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Katyal explains the legal complexities surrounding the indictment of a sitting president.

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