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US Supreme Court immunity ruling ideal for a president who doesn’t care about democracy

The US Supreme Court has made a hugely significant and equally controversial judgment. It is one which could affect the results of the 2024 election, the rule of law and democratic institutions in the United States and shape the powers of the nation’s highest office for years to come.

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What does Trump’s Supreme Court immunity decision mean?

Dissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of ‘nightmare’ scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.

Al Jazeera

SCOTUS would've given Nixon a pass

Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision would make even Richard Nixon blush

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‘Dangerous precedent’: Biden denounces court ruling on Trump immunity

US president warns Supreme Court decision means there are virtually no limits on what a president could do in office.

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How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency

Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.

Al Jazeera

Supreme Court's Decision On Presidential Immunity Sparks Controversy

Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity sparks debate over accountability and balance of power in the executive branch.

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‘Above the law’ in some cases: Supreme Court gives Trump − and future presidents − a special exception that will delay his prosecution

The United States Supreme Court has handed former president Donald Trump what may be the most favorable legal decision he could have reasonably hoped for in his fight against federal prosecution for his attempts to reverse the 2020 election outcome.

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After immunity ruling, Biden urges voters to deliver verdict on Trump - Roll Call

President Biden slammed conservative Supreme Court justices' decision to grant Donald Trump, and other presidents, immunity for official acts.

Roll Call

Was Donald Trump a king as president? The US supreme court thinks so

In ruling that Trump enjoys ‘absolute immunity’ for ‘official acts’ as president, the court has set a disturbing precedent

The Guardian - US

Lawmakers and Latino advocacy groups react to SCOTUS ruling on Trump's immunity case

The Supreme Court ruled Trump has some immunity in his federal election interference case. Latino advocates say the decision is "terrifying"

Latin Times

"Stunning" SCOTUS ruling alarms experts

The ruling even barred courts from trying to "inquire into the president's motives"

Salon

Supreme Court's Presidential Immunity Ruling Could Shield Outrageous Abuses of Power

By requiring "absolute" immunity for some "official acts" and "presumptive" immunity for others, the justices cast doubt on the viability of Donald Trump's election interference prosecution.

Reason

‘A law-free zone around the president’: Supreme Court liberal justices denounce ‘nightmare’ immunity ruling

Liberal wing has ‘fear for our democracy’ after major ruling shields Trump and all presidents from criminal prosecution

The Independent UK

Sotomayor says immunity ruling makes a president ‘king above the law’

Stark dissent from liberal supreme court justice says decision will let presidents commit crimes with impunity

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Supreme Court rules that Trump had partial immunity as president, but not for unofficial acts − 4 essential reads

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a president, including former President Donald Trump, “may not be prosecuted for exercising his core constitutional powers, and he is entitled, at a minimum, to a presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts.”

Latin Times

Supreme Court determines Trump has immunity for some of his acts as president

The ruling is a win for the former president in the context of the election interference case

Roll Call

Historians, legal experts express dismay at Trump immunity ruling - Roll Call

Historians and legal experts warned Monday that the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling opens the door to dangerous abuses of power.

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Liberal Justices Dissent In Recent Supreme Court Cases

Liberal Supreme Court justices dissent against recent conservative majority rulings, emphasizing constitutional rights and advocacy for marginalized commun...

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Supreme Court rules cities can ban homeless people from sleeping outdoors – Sotomayor dissent summarizes opinion as ‘stay awake or be arrested’

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution does not prohibit cities from criminalizing sleeping outdoors.

Reason

SCOTUS Rejects a Legal Interpretation Underlying Capitol Riot Charges

The decision also negates two counts of the federal indictment accusing Donald Trump of illegally interfering in the 2020 presidential election.

Salon

Sotomayor slams SCOTUS homeless ruling

In a dissent, the liberal justice accused the court of violating the 8th Amendment

The Guardian - US

Elena Kagan’s scathing Chevron dissent highlights US supreme court’s disregard for precedent

The court is turning into ‘an administrative czar’, says liberal justice after 40-year-old doctrine is overturned

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