re: SCOTUS isn’t going to mess with immunity

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Why would the following clause be needed at all then?

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It wouldnt. In fact the only reason it exists is to define what the party convicted by the senate might face. Thats why they use a colon and then start the clause with “but” (because they are explaining what happens once the party is convicted).

Another way to say it would be:

Impeachment can only result in loss of your job BUT once you are impeached you can be prosecuted for your crimes.