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Schumer, 34 Senate Democrats Introduce 'No Kings Act' to Overturn Supreme Court's Presidential Immunity Ruling

Aug 1, 2024, 01:47 PM

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has introduced the 'No Kings Act,' a legislative effort aimed at overturning the Supreme Court's recent ruling that grants former presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution. The bill, supported by 34 Senate Democrats, seeks to ensure that presidents and vice presidents can be prosecuted for federal crimes. Schumer emphasized that the Founders intended for no man in America to be above the law, criticizing the Supreme Court's decision as dangerous and a departure from centuries of legal precedent. The No Kings Act would also remove the Supreme Court's jurisdiction to hear appeals related to presidential immunity, reaffirming that Congress has the authority to decide on such matters. Schumer noted that Trump celebrated the ruling and introduced the bill with 33 colleagues, referring to the court as the 'MAGA Supreme Court.'