Federal and State Powers

Question 1

What are the immunity rules for the President, judges, and legislators?

Answer 1

President

• Absolute immunity for official acts.
• No immunity for acts done prior to taking office.
• Executive privileges not to revel confidential communications. Can be over rode if outweighed by sufficiently demonstrated need in criminal prosecution.

Judges
- Immune for all judicial acts.

Legislators
- Speech and Debate Cl.: Congressman and aides cannot be punished for official acts.