Nixon v. Fitzgerald
- Came from Fitzgerald suing Nixon for statements about their employment termination.
- Held: the President is immune from civil damages liability predicated on his official acts.
- Justification: we want the President to perform his duties fearlessly and impartially.
- Impeachment, media scrutiny, congressional oversight, and reputation provide adequate protection against a President's misconduct.
- Justification: we want the President to perform his duties fearlessly and impartially.