The Supreme Court vs Democracy with Kimberly Atkins Stohr | The Amendment Podcast Ep 22

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  • Опубликовано: 7 окт 2024

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  • @LaymanLawBot
    @LaymanLawBot 3 месяца назад

    Thanks @The 19th for sharing this crucial video! The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling on Trump v. United States, a case concerning the indictment of former President Donald Trump for his actions related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. The Court's decision centered on the balance between a President's immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts and the need to uphold constitutional duties. The majority opinion granted Trump presumptive immunity for his official acts but required further evaluation by lower courts to determine the scope of this immunity. Justice Sotomayor, in a dissent joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson, strongly opposed the majority's decision, arguing that it elevates former Presidents above the law and lacks historical and legal support.
    Definitions:
    *Presumptive immunity: A legal assumption that a person is immune from prosecution unless proven otherwise.