Claim of Absolute Presidential Immunity Is Non-Jurisdictional and Waivable, Holds Second Circuit

In Carroll v. Trump, No. 23-1045(L) (2d Cir. Dec. 13, 2023), the Second Circuit holds, in “a vexing question of first impression,” that absolute presidential immunity from suit is not jurisdictional, and – in this case – was waived when the former president failed to allege it as an affirmative defense in his answer. InContinue reading “Claim of Absolute Presidential Immunity Is Non-Jurisdictional and Waivable, Holds Second Circuit”