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SCOTUS Hands Trump Presidential Immunity

Strict Scrutiny

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Presumption of Immunity in Indictment

The court ruled that certain allegations in the indictment are presumed immune from prosecution. This includes the claim that Trump and his co-conspirators pressured the vice president to reject legitimate electoral votes, citing official conduct between the president and vice president. Despite the confusion over why pressuring states would be considered official conduct, the ruling stands.

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