2024-07-02 15:02:26
Supreme Court Ruling Grants Immunity to Ex-Presidents, Impacting Trump Trial and Election
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The Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, effectively delaying the criminal case against Donald Trump and making it unlikely that he will be tried before the November election. The justices returned Trump's case to the trial court to determine the remaining charges against him. This ruling, along with another ruling rejecting efforts to bar Trump from the ballot, highlights the significant role the Supreme Court is playing in the upcoming election.
New York Times - U.S.
Supreme Court Says Trump Is Partly Shielded From Prosecution
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The Supreme Court ruled in a 6 to 3 decision that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to some level of immunity from prosecution for his official acts, potentially delaying the trial against him for charges related to the 2020 election. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. stated that while the president is not above the law, he has immunity for his official acts.
New York Times - U.S.
Anticipation and Family Members of Some Justices Filled the Court for the Momentous Decision
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The Supreme Court delivered several eagerly awaited decisions, including one on presidential immunity, with Chief Justice Roberts ruling against immunity from criminal prosecution. Justice Sonia Sotomayor sharply dissented, expressing her disagreement with the majority and emphasizing the importance of democracy.
Yahoo News
'Very Bad News' For Trump: Lawrence O'Donnell Says Ruling Could Backfire Quickly
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Lawrence O’Donnell from MSNBC predicts that the Supreme Court's decision granting Donald Trump complete immunity for official acts may backfire, as Mike Pence is expected to testify against Trump in a federal courtroom in September. The court's ruling only granted Trump absolute immunity for a specific paragraph in his indictment related to the Jan. 6 case, while the rest of the case will undergo an evidentiary hearing to determine the official or unofficial nature of those acts.
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