New York congressman introduces constitutional amendment on presidential immunity
A New York representative formally introduced a bill Wednesday that would begin the process for a constitutional amendment designed to reverse the U.S. Supreme Court's decision granting a president immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts in office.
Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Morelle, NY-25, and co-sponsored by 49 Democrats including Reps. Paul Tonko, NY-20, and Tim Kennedy, NY-26, the resolution proposes a constiutional amendment prohibiting immunity for the president, and a president from pardoning himself or herself. It was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on Wednesday.