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Key Facts
- The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 in favor of granting former President Donald J. Trump substantial immunity from prosecution for official acts during his presidency.
- Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. stated that Trump has presumptive immunity for his official actions, requiring lower courts to differentiate between official and unofficial conduct.
- Justice Sonia Sotomayor and the liberal wing strongly dissented, warning that this decision effectively places the president above the law.
Article Summary
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to substantial immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office, significantly expanding presidential power. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. emphasized the need to protect the president from political reprisals while requiring lower courts to differentiate between official and unofficial conduct. The decision elicited strong dissents from the liberal justices, with Justice Sonia Sotomayor arguing it places the president above the law, fundamentally altering the balance of power in U.S. governance.
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