Jay Willis, Editor-in-chief of Balls and Strikes, discusses the SCOTUS case on Trump's immunity and its implications on the 2024 election. Also, the court's conservative justices express skepticism about an Idaho abortion law. Biden signs foreign aid package, TikTok ban bill. UN calls for investigation into mass graves in Gaza.
The Supreme Court is considering if former presidents, like Trump, have immunity from criminal prosecution for actions during their term, potentially impacting Trump's legal troubles.
The Supreme Court heard a crucial abortion case involving Idaho's restrictive law conflicting with federal emergency care guarantees, showcasing justices' divided opinions on the issue.
Deep dives
Supreme Court Case on Presidential Immunity
The Supreme Court is considering a case on whether former presidents have immunity from criminal prosecution for their actions in office. This case involves a special counsel's indictment against Trump and could have significant implications for Trump's legal troubles. The court's ruling could determine if Trump can be tried for his role in the 2020 election controversy.
Abortion Case at the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard a major abortion case regarding Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicting with a federal law guaranteeing emergency care. Justices seemed divided on the issue, with conservative justices exploring the concept of fetal personhood. Both liberal and conservative justices expressed differing views on the Biden administration's stance on abortion care under EMTALA.
Airline Refund Rules Introduced
The Biden administration finalized rules requiring airlines to issue automatic refunds for significantly delayed flights, setting new standards for refund eligibility. Travelers experiencing lengthy delays can now expect cash refunds instead of travel vouchers. Additionally, new regulations for baggage fees and flight cancellations aim to enhance transparency for travelers.
The Supreme Court hears arguments today in a landmark case that could determine whether former President Donald Trump can be tried for his role in the January 6th insurrection. The case concerns whether presidents have “immunity” from prosecution for their conduct while in office. The court has never had to consider this issue until now, and it also has big implications for the 2024 election. Jay Willis, editor-in-chief of the progressive legal site Balls and Strikes, explains what’s at stake.
On Wednesday, the court also heard its second abortion case of the term. It’s over whether an Idaho law that bans nearly all abortions can supersede a federal law that guarantees patients emergency care at hospitals. At least some of the court’s conservative justices expressed skepticism about the Idaho law.
And in headlines: President Biden signs a $95 billion foreign aid package into law, Biden also signed a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it off within the next year, and the United Nations called for an investigation into two mass graves in Gaza.