Memoranda from the Office of Legal Counsel issued in 1973 and 2000 internally prohibit the Department of Justice from prosecuting a president, which some legal scholars have criticized but others have endorsed.
memOrAnDa FroM the offiCE oF LegaL COUnsel iSSUed in 1973 aNd 2000 InterNally prohiBiT thE department oF jusTice fRoM prosecUTIng a PreSident, wHich SOme leGal schOlArs HAve CRiTicizeD But OtHeRs Have EndorsED.