Supreme Court delivers landmark ruling on Trump immunity from prosecution

The Supreme Court is set to release its ruling on whether former President Trump is immune from prosecution for his actions to overturn the 2020 election results. This high-profile case, being decided on the final day before the summer recess, involves Trump's defense against federal indictment for election interference. Trump's legal team argues that his actions were part of his official duties as president, while legal experts predict a middle ground ruling between immunity and indictment. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court rejected Trump's claim of "absolute" immunity but acknowledged protections for "official" acts by former presidents. This ruling will impact whether Trump faces trial on four felony counts related to election subversion. Liberal justices expressed concerns about creating a "law-free zone" for former presidents, while dissenting opinions raised questions about immunity for extreme scenarios like ordering an assassination. The decision has sparked reactions from various parties, with Trump and his allies celebrating the limited immunity granted by the court. Critics argue that the ruling could shield presidents from criminal prosecution for official acts, potentially undermining accountability. The lower federal court judge will now determine if the allegations against Trump constitute official or unofficial acts, affecting the trajectory of his election interference trial. Overall, the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity sets a precedent for the legal accountability of former presidents for their actions while in office. The decision highlights the delicate balance between protecting presidential authority and ensuring accountability under the law, with implications for future prosecutions of political figures.