Trump's bid for sweeping immunity lands before the Supreme Court, which will hear a case Thursday over whether he can face federal charges related to an alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election.
Washington — The Supreme Court is set to convene Thursday to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution for what he says were official acts taken while he occupied the White House.The outcome of the dispute, known as Trump v. U.S., will have ramifications for the case brought against the former president in Washington, D.C.
Feb. 6: The three-judge panel unanimously rules that Trump is not entitled to broad immunity from prosecution.'For the purpose of this criminal case, former President Trump has become citizen Trump, with all of the defenses of any other criminal defendant,' the judges said in their decision. 'But any executive immunity that may have protected him while he served as President no longer protects him against this prosecution.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Montenegro’s Supreme Court sends Do Kwon’s extradition case back to lower courtThe legal tussles in Montenegro’s courts continue as the country’s Supreme Court sends the question of Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon’s extradition back to a high court.
Read more »
Former Supreme Court Justice Breyer aims to return as visiting judge on federal appeals courtFormer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is planning to serve as a visiting judge on the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston. Breyer, who retired in 2022, expressed his interest in a podcast and the appeals court confirmed his plans.
Read more »
Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session Monday with no explanationSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is absent from the court Monday with no explanation.
Read more »
Justice Thomas misses Supreme Court session Monday with no explanationSupreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is absent from the court Monday with no explanation.
Read more »
How to Finally Outrun Trump’s Efforts to Outrun the LawThis is a story about the Supreme Court as much as it is one about Trump.
Read more »
Supreme Court Rules Trump Eligible to Run for President in 2024 RaceThe court ruled that only Congress may decide the eligibility status of federal candidates under the 14th Amendment.
Read more »