Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity and its impact on the 2024 election

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Supreme Court rules that former presidents have substantial immunity from prosecution for official acts, but not for unofficial acts. Biden campaign criticizes Trump for inciting mob violence. Trump celebrates the ruling as a win for democracy.

Key Points

  • Former presidents immune from prosecution for official acts
  • Lower court to determine the line between official and unofficial acts
  • Biden campaign criticizes Trump for inciting mob violence
  • Trump celebrates the ruling as a win for democracy

Pros

  • Former presidents have immunity from prosecution for official acts
  • Clarification on the distinction between official and unofficial acts

Cons

  • Controversy over whether Trump's actions related to election interference were official or unofficial
  • Criticism from dissenting justices over the immunity granted