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US Supreme Court: A crisis of confidence?
Jul 12, 2024
Jan Crawford, National Legal Correspondent for CBS, discusses the crisis of confidence in the US Supreme Court due to divisive rulings on abortion, gun rights, and presidential immunity. They also explore public disapproval, ideological divisions, Supreme Court dynamics, recent rulings, and the influence of upcoming US elections.
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- US Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity set a precedent for future prosecutions.
- Public trust in the US Supreme Court is declining due to controversial rulings and political implications.
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The US Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity
The US Supreme Court's recent ruling granted former President Donald Trump partial immunity from prosecution for official acts, split 6-3 between liberal and conservative justices. This decision marked a significant precedent as no previous president had faced prosecution. The Court differentiated between official and unofficial acts, opening potential areas for prosecution for former presidents. Justice Sonia Sotomayor's fiery dissent questioned the implications for democracy and the rule of law.
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