Supreme Court ruling on Trump immunity
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expresses concern over Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity, stating it could provide immunity under certain circumstances that treat individuals differently within the criminal justice system.
Key Points
- Supreme Court's ruling provides substantial immunity to ex-presidents from prosecution for official acts
- Justice Jackson dissented, expressing concerns about unequal treatment within the criminal justice system
- Majority opinion states that the President is not above the law but cannot be criminalized for carrying out executive responsibilities
- Hypothetical scenarios discussed by dissenting justices raise concerns about the implications of the ruling