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Trump Wins Broad Immunity
Jul 2, 2024
Adam Liptak, Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times, delves into the Supreme Court's recent ruling granting Donald Trump broad immunity from criminal prosecution related to his presidential actions. He discusses the ruling's implications for federal cases linked to the 2020 election and its potential to expand presidential power significantly. Liptak raises vital questions about accountability, the distinction between official and unofficial conduct, and how this decision may reshape governance in future administrations.
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- The Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office, weakening the federal case against him for trying to overturn the last U.S. presidential election.
- The ruling on presidential immunity outlines that official presidential conduct is broadly immune from prosecution, with a distinction between core activities like commander in chief duties and other official conduct subject to a high standard of prosecution.
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Trump's Broad Immunity From Prosecution
The Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office. This ruling weakens the federal case against Trump for attempting to overturn the last election and expands the power of the presidency itself.
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