Supreme Court weighs Trump’s ‘presidential immunity’ claim. Here’s what that means
Related Articles
-
Key moments from Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s immunity claims
WASHINGTON >> There was talk of drone strikes and presidential bribes, of a potential ruling “for the ages” and of the Founding Fathers, too. The presidential race went unmentioned but was not far from mind.
-
The Supreme Court’s 5 Male Justices Are Fully in the Tank for Trump
Elie Mystal During the former president’s immunity hearing, Roberts & Co. made clear that they’re going to do everything they can to delay Trump’s criminal reckoning.
-
Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s absolute immunity claims
The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject former President Donald Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and the broad protections he has sought to shut down his federal election subversion case, but also reluctant to give special counsel Jack Smith carte blanche to pursue those charges. After nearly three hours of oral arguments, several of the justices seemed willing to embrace a result that could jeopardize the ability to hold a trial before the November election. The court’s conservatives...