Supreme Court Rules Trump Has Broad Presidential Immunity — Jan 6 Case Effectively Derailed (2024-07-01)
The US Supreme Court rules 6-3 that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts performed while in office. The decision effectively derails the federal January 6 case against Trump, sending it back to lower courts to determine which acts were "official" versus "private." The ruling is a landmark expansion of presidential power, with the dissent calling it a "licence to commit crimes." It fundamentally reshapes the legal accountability landscape for Trump and future presidents.
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