Civil immunity for federal officials is well-established since Nixon v. Fitzgerald. The doctrine protects officials from civil liability for job-related actions, like hiring and firing decisions.
Uncertainty remains on whether criminal immunity exists for federal officials and its specific scope. The Supreme Court has avoided clarifying these questions but is forced to address them in Trump's case.
Immunity isn't about giving officials a free pass but is rooted in the need to protect their ability to make tough decisions impacting the public, as highlighted in the Nixon case.
[
add
]
[
|
|
...
]