How Bad is the Trump Immunity Ruling?

Jul 2, 2024

Law professor Richard Hasen from UCLA discusses the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, highlighting the implications for holding Trump accountable for his actions. The episode explores the division among justices, the distinctions between absolute and presumptive immunity, and the potential impact on future legal precedents. It also reflects on the consequences of the ruling on Trump's other criminal prosecutions and the political repercussions, including the possibility of impeachment proceedings against justices.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Analysis of the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity

01:36 • 2min

Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity

03:11 • 4min

Analysis of Trump Immunity Ruling

07:13 • 12min

Implications of Trump's Immunity Ruling

19:02 • 4min

Supreme Court Ruling Fallout

23:25 • 5min