Trump v. United States
✓DecidedDocket:23-939
D.C. Circuit
Argued April 25, 2024
Decided July 1, 2024
Question Presented
Whether a former President enjoys presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office.
Plain English Summary
The Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts taken while in office. The Court held that presidents have absolute immunity for actions within their core constitutional powers and presumptive immunity for other official acts.
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Case Timeline
Certiorari Granted
Supreme Court agreed to hear the case
Oral Arguments
⚖️Case argued before the Court
Apr 25, 2024
Opinion Issued
✓Court's decision released
Jul 1, 2024