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Mazón will continue as a member of the regional parliament, meaning he will have immunity from prosecution.

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The Constitution provides zero immunity for presidents from criminal prosecution.

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Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller crowed on Fox News recently, “To all ICE officers: You have federal immunity in the conduct of your duties.”

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They can’t be taken to state court because of the legal doctrine of sovereign immunity.

The legal doctrine of qualified immunity shields public servants from civil litigation, unless their actions violate “clearly established” law, so they can make judgments without constant legal threats and public funds are protected.

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