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No, not unless that citizen is a member of congress. Throughout history, controversial decisions by presidents have led certain members of the public to call for impeachment. But this can only occur through a procedure that comes from congress, so if citizens feel strongly that a president deserves to be impeached (not because they dislike his policies but because they believe he has broken the law), these citizens should contact their members of congress and express their reasons why they believe the president deserves impeachment.

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While in office, a US President is largely (but not completely) immune from being charged in criminal or civil matters, except through the process of impeachment.

However, Another Country may bring charges through their own legal processes--and Malaysia has convicted Bush of war crimes. Obama is presently under indictment there. You could give testimony, via an 'amicus curiae' (friend of the court) letter, or just trust that he will also be condemned.

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They could, and they often do. Throughout history, controversial decisions by presidents have led certain members of the public to call for impeachment. But this can only occur through a procedure that comes from congress, so if you feel strongly that a president deserves to be impeached (not because you dislike his policies but because you believe he has broken the law), contact your members of congress and express your views to them.

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Not really. The constitution says impeachment has to be initiated by Congress. Citizens who believe a president (any president) deserves to be impeached need to contact their member of congress to discuss why they believe this punishment is warranted.

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The airing of grievances has always been a right of U. S. citizens, but it's up to Congress to decide if impeachment is warranted.

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