Special Counsel Jack Smith

Supreme Court Grants Broad Presidential Immunity in Trump v. United States, Creating King-Like Powers

| Importance: 10/10

Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that presidents have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for acts within their “core constitutional powers,” presumptive immunity for “official acts” within the outer perimeter of their responsibilities, and no immunity for unofficial acts. …

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