Discover the latest Supreme Court decisions regarding Trump's immunity and its implications. Find out what the rulings mean for the former President and the upcoming election.
The Supreme Court has made significant rulings on the immunity of former President Donald Trump for his actions during his tenure. The verdicts indicate that Trump has immunity for official acts only, not for unofficial ones. This decision could potentially delay any legal proceedings against Trump until after the upcoming election, depending on his re-election status. The court's stance on Trump's immunity has sparked debates and discussions on the implications for future legal actions involving ex-presidents.
In a separate instance, the Supreme Court addressed challenges related to social media laws in Florida and Texas. The court's decision to send these cases back to lower courts signifies a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over state regulations on social media platforms. The issue of free speech and censorship in the digital realm continues to be a hot topic, with implications for online content moderation.
On another front, the Supreme Court's ruling on 'swipe fees' regulations highlights the complexity of financial regulations in the US. The revival of a challenge to a Federal Reserve regulation sheds light on the intricacies of economic policies and their impact on businesses and consumers. The court's involvement in such cases showcases its role in interpreting and shaping regulatory frameworks.
In conclusion, the recent Supreme Court decisions not only impact the legal landscape but also have broader societal implications. The debates on immunity, free speech, and financial regulations reflect the evolving challenges in a complex and interconnected world. These rulings serve as a reminder of the importance of judicial interpretation and its effects on governance and everyday life.
The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won't be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.
The Supreme Court on Monday is expected to issue its long-anticipated ruling on whether former President Donald Trump can claim immunity from prosecution ...
The Supreme Court issued its highly-anticipated ruling in Donald Trump's appeal for presidential immunity from charges related to his efforts to overturn ...
The Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential ...
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that former presidents are entitled to immunity from prosecution for official actions – but not his private conduct.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks to. Former President Trump after being found guilty in his hush money trial at Manhattan ...
The Supreme Court rejects former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference. The court holds that a...
The justices returned both cases, which concerned state laws that supporters said were aimed at “Silicon Valley censorship,” to lower courts.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday revived a North Dakota convenience store's challenge to a Federal Reserve regulation on debit card "swipe fees" in a ruling ...
The Supreme Court sidesteps ruling whether state laws regulating social media companies violate the 1st Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower ...
The decision likely ensures that the case against Donald Trump won't be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.
Court says ex-presidents shielded from prosecution for actions within constitutional authority, not for private acts.
The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of his ...
Supreme Court rules an ex-president is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts. But said Monday there's no immunity for unofficial acts.
The move sidesteps a landmark ruling for now. A legal challenge to the law argues that it violates the freedom of speech.
It holds that presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution — essentially, a license to commit crimes — so long as they use the official powers of ...
The three Democratic appointees railed against the ruling that former President Donald J. Trump has some immunity for his official actions, declaring that ...
The Supreme Court sidestepped a final determination on whether Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that seek to regulate the content moderation ...
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday threw out a pair of judicial decisions involving challenges to Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas designed to ...
The Supreme Court was reviewing the constitutionality of laws regulating social media companies from Texas and Florida.
The biggest question now that the Supreme Court has decided Donald Trump is entitled to some immunity from prosecution: What happens next in special counsel ...
Presidents have full immunity from charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts, justices ruled.
Presidents and former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts they took while in office, the Supreme Court said in a 6-3 ...
The Supreme Court issued rulings in Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton concerning social media laws in Texas and Florida.
The court Monday returned the cases to lower courts in challenges to the law from trade associations representing the platforms.
Texas and Florida have passed legislation that Republican lawmakers have claimed will stop tech companies from quieting conservative opinions. The Supreme Court ...
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision Monday granting Donald Trump partial immunity from special counsel Jack Smith's election subversion case, ...
The justices unanimously agreed to return the Texas and Florida cases Moody v. NetChoice and NetChoice v. Paxton to lower courts for analysis, but in doing so, ...
The Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision will further delay special counsel Jack Smith's Jan. 6 case against former President Donald Trump.
U.S. presidents enjoy full immunity from criminal charges for their official “core constitutional” acts, but no immunity for unofficial acts, the Supreme ...
A few minutes before the Court held that Trump was allowed to do crimes, it did hand Republicans a meaningful loss.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled presidents have full criminal immunity for official “core constitutional” acts, but not for unofficial acts.
The US Supreme Court has said Donald Trump and other former presidents are partially immune from criminal prosecution, in a major legal victory for the ...
Although the Supreme Court ruling Monday concerned Donald Trump, it has major repercussions for future White House occupants. Former President Richard Nixon ...
The Supreme Court extended the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election ...
The Supreme Court sent back to lower courts Monday two challenges to Florida and Texas laws regulating social media platforms.
The decision most likely delays Donald Trump's Jan. 6 case past the election, and if he wins in November, people close to him expect the Justice Department ...
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The Supreme Court's ruling in former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case makes it all but certain that the Republican will not face ...
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The U.S. Supreme Court turned away appeals challenging a Democratic-backed ban in Illinois on assault-style rifles such as AR-15s and sidestepped several ...
The Supreme Court kicked two cases challenging social media moderation laws in Florida and Texas back to lower courts.
Former President Donald Trump is trying to overturn his recent felony conviction in the New York "hush money" criminal case.
In a shocking and lawless opinion, the Supreme Court granted presidents broad protections from criminal prosecution for “official acts” they undertake while ...
A U.S. Supreme Court decision Monday establishing a legal standard for presidential immunity could further slow down Georgia's 2020 presidential election ...
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WASHINGTON — A New York judge agreed Tuesday to delay the criminal sentencing of former President Donald Trump in the state hush money case after Trump ...
A New York judge delayed the criminal sentencing of former President Donald Trump in the state hush money case after a Supreme Court decision.
Justice Juan Merchan set a new sentencing date of Sept. 18, "if such is still necessary."