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Trump's Terms

Supreme Court: Trump immune from prosecution for 'core' acts as president

Jul 1, 2024
Law professor Kim Wahle and NPR editor Domenico Montanaro discuss the Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity for 'core' acts as president. They explore the impact on election interference cases, presidential immunity definition, and implications for future presidents and legal proceedings.
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  • Presidents have absolute immunity for core constitutional powers, but not for unofficial acts.
  • Ruling will impact federal election interference cases by requiring distinction between official and unofficial presidential actions.

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Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity

The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump and future presidents have absolute immunity for certain official acts. The court's decision outlined that while presidents are entitled to a presumption of immunity for official acts, they do not have immunity for unofficial acts. This ruling has significant implications for cases involving federal election interference, leading to more detailed hearings to distinguish between official and unofficial presidential actions.

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