Hiding Behind Immunity
“Before he [the President] enters on the execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: ‘I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States.’”
Members of Congress take a similar oath of office.
The complaint filed in Liberty Legal Foundation’s lawsuit against Obamacare accuses President Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Harry Reid of violating their oaths of office. Rather than answer this accusation, they claimed immunity. Their motion to dismiss states:
