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President Donald Trump, right, smiles as he stands with Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, left, before a ceremonial swearing in the East Room of the White House.
  • SCOTUS could soon rule on Trump's claims of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.
  • A 2009 law review by Brett Kavanaugh sheds light on how the conservative justice might rule.
  • Kavanaugh didn't support blanket immunity and said prosecution could occur after a president's term.

Many in the political world are waiting with bated breath as the Supreme Court considers arguments over whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for his behavior while in office.