The operative word is “otiose.” An impeachment trial for an ex-president is empty of all meaning and value. The Constitution’s plain reading (and not a Pickwickian reading) is that the power of impeachment rests in Congress for the REMOVAL of a president. No President — no Removal.
A possible analogy is a decree of divorce after one spouse has died: no wife or husband, no divorce. It’s really that simple.
A possible analogy is a decree of divorce after one spouse has died: no wife or husband, no divorce. It’s really that simple.
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Good analogy.
If Joe dies will Jill file for divorce?