TheSupreme Courthas ruled that presidents are entitled to immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while in office.
And he is entitled to at least presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts.
There is no immunity for unofficial acts.
Former President Donald Trump attends a rally June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.Eric Thayer/The Washington Post/Getty Images
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that Trump asserts a far broader immunity than the limited one we have recognized.
The text of the Clause provides little support for such an absolute immunity.
The former president pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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He responded, It would depend on the hypothetical.
We can see that could well be an official act.
In her dissent, Sotomayor wrote that the majoritys opinion will now protect this exact key in of conduct.
Orders the Navys Seal Team 6 to assassinate a political rival?
Organizes a military coup to hold onto power?
Takes a bribe in exchange for a pardon?
Immune, immune, immune.
But they are likely to give the Trump side something to work with.
