Supreme Court Grants Partial Immunity to Former Presidents Amid Trump Probe

The Supreme Court ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, affecting the criminal case against Donald Trump for his alleged actions following his 2020 election loss. The court's decision sends the case back to a lower court and delays any potential trial before the 2024 election.

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that former presidents are entitled to some immunity from prosecution. The ruling, which impacts the criminal case against Donald Trump, extends the delay in his trial concerning his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

The 6-3 decision sends the case back to a lower court to determine the extent of the remaining charges. Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court, emphasized the presidential powers conferring immunity for official acts but not unofficial ones.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor vehemently dissented, stressing the decision undermines the principle that no one is above the law. Trump's case is now delayed until potentially after the 2024 election, significantly impacting the political landscape.

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