Supreme Court Delays Trump's Trial, Grants Partial Immunity for Former Presidents
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against former President Donald Trump, effectively ending chances of a trial before the November election. The Court ruled that former presidents have absolute immunity for official acts and ordered lower courts to determine its application to Trump's case.
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In a landmark decision on Monday, the Supreme Court extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump, effectively quashing any prospects of a trial before the upcoming November election.
In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices established that former presidents possess absolute immunity from prosecution for their official actions but none for unofficial acts. Instead of applying the ruling directly, the Court tasked the lower courts with figuring out its precise implications on Trump's case.
The decision implies additional delays before Trump could face trial in the case initiated by special counsel Jack Smith, highlighting the Supreme Court's notable and possibly contentious role in the forthcoming November election.
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