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Today, Explained

Once again, immunity is back up for grabs

Jul 1, 2024
24:54
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Andrew Prokop, Vox’s expert in legal affairs, discusses the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's immunity. The episode explores the implications of legal judgments, potential delays in trials, and concerns about federal prosecutions. The conversation also touches on the complexities surrounding executive actions and investigations by the Biden Justice Department.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity sets a three-part test affecting legal delays for Trump's cases.
  • The decision highlights the delicate balance between presidential authority and accountability in defining legal boundaries.

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Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court rules that a former president enjoys certain immunities from prosecution for acts performed while in office, depending on categorization. They outline a three-part test: core constitutional powers (absolute immunity), official acts (presumptive immunity), and unofficial acts (no immunity). The decision sends the case back to lower courts for further analysis, providing Trump with an advantage in delaying the trial and introducing ambiguity about prosecutable acts.

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