Supreme Court Rules 6-3 in Trump v. U.S. on Presidential Immunity

Aug 3, 2024, 03:29 PM

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in a 6-3 decision that former presidents retain some immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office. This decision, stemming from a July ruling, has sparked significant debate, with Democrats arguing that it effectively turns the president into a 'king' and are seeking to overturn the ruling. The case, Trump v. U.S., has been sent back to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which may offer a different interpretation. The ruling has been described as one of the most significant cases heard in decades, with justices splitting ideologically on the matter and granting absolute immunity for actions taken under official capacity.