AOC vows to take action against conservative Supreme Court Justices over immunity ruling

In a bold move, Squad leader Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has announced her intention to impeach the six conservative Justices on the Supreme Court following their ruling in Donald Trump's presidential immunity case. The 6-3 conservative majority decision granted a president immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, leading to a delay in Trump's trial over election interference allegations. Ocasio-Cortez condemned the ruling as an assault on American democracy and plans to draft articles of impeachment against the conservative justices, although specific names were not mentioned. While Trump celebrated the ruling as a victory for the constitution and democracy, House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed concern over the dangerous precedent set by granting legal immunity to a former president for crimes committed using official power. Jeffries vowed aggressive oversight and legislative action to ensure the Supreme Court justices adhere to the Constitution. The potential impeachment of Supreme Court Justices by Ocasio-Cortez would mark a historic event, as the last impeachment of a Justice occurred in 1804. Ocasio-Cortez accused the Supreme Court of being consumed by a corruption crisis and emphasized Congress's role in defending the nation from authoritarian capture. The ruling clarified a president's immunity for official acts within constitutional authority but excluded immunity for unofficial acts. Democrats, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, criticized the decision, arguing that no one should be above the law and expressing concerns about the implications for democracy. The ruling's impact on Trump's alleged actions and constitutional powers will be further examined by a lower court. As the controversy surrounding the Supreme Court ruling unfolds, the focus shifts to potential legislative and oversight actions that could be taken against the court. Ocasio-Cortez's threat of impeachment and the broader Democratic response underscore the deep divisions and concerns within the political landscape regarding the balance of power and accountability within the judicial system. The outcome of these developments will likely have far-reaching implications for the future of American democracy.