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Former Military Officials, Amici Curiae
The amici in this case are 19 retired four-star generals and admirals and former secretaries of the Navy, Army and Air Force. The following is excerpted from the Amici Curiae Brief for Respondent as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on April 8, 2024. The Constitution subjects the armed forces of the United States to civilian control and the rule of law. These limits on the military are bedrock features of our democracy and are deeply rooted in our nation’s history. Petitioner’s theory of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution is an assault on these foundational commitments. The notion of such…
