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Bloomberg Surveillance

Instant Reaction: Supreme Court Immunity Ruling

Jul 1, 2024
Bloomberg journalist Paul Sweeney discusses the Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity from election charges, highlighting delays in his trial. The distinction between official and unofficial presidential acts and the potential impact on the upcoming election are analyzed. The political implications of the ruling, the changing behavior of justices, and the current partisan divides in court decisions are also explored.
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  • Trump has partial immunity from criminal charges related to the 2020 election, delaying trial proceedings.
  • US Supreme Court rulings reveal a conservative supermajority influencing legal decisions with political impacts.

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Supreme Court Rules on Trump's Immunity Case Delaying Trial Before Election

The US Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has partial immunity from criminal charges related to trying to reverse the 2020 election results, leading to a delay in the trial likely not happening before the November election. Despite not granting full immunity, the ruling significantly benefits Trump by preventing a pre-election trial. The case will be sent back to the lower court, extending the legal process and potential appeals, further postponing any trial proceedings.

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