Establishment of Presidential Immunity from Prosecution

The Supreme Court ruling establishing immunity from prosecution for the president is historically significant as it had never been established before. The court based its decision on the framework from a previous case, Nixon versus Fitzgerald, and extended it to the criminal prosecution context for the president's official functions. This ruling not only impacts the prosecution of Donald Trump but sets a precedent for future cases. Chief Justice Roberts emphasized that the ruling is a long-term rule and not solely for current circumstances.