23-939
Trump v. United States
23-939D.C. CircuitArgued Apr 25, 2024Decided Jul 1, 2024Decided
Cert Granted
Oral ArgumentsApr 25, 2024
Opinion IssuedJul 1, 2024
What's this case about?
Whether a former President enjoys presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office.
What are the basics?
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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