Presidential Immunity Ruling: Trump Cleared of Prosecution for Official Acts, What’s Next?
Washington, DC – The recent Supreme Court ruling on former President Donald Trump’s immunity has sparked a debate over the extent of presidential protection from prosecution. The 6-3 ruling, split along ideological lines, delves into the distinction between official and private conduct. Presidential immunity, a longstanding legal theory, shields past and current presidents from legal accountability for actions taken while exercising their official powers. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. emphasized the importance of immunity …