In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court determined that former presidents are shielded from prosecution for official acts committed during their tenure but are not immune for unofficial actions. This decision stems from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against Donald Trump related to the 2020 election interference and the January 6 Capitol riot. As the case returns to a lower court, the ruling underscores the complex balance between presidential accountability and political stability.
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Trump’s Legal Battle and the Legacy of Presidential Immunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments […]