In a significant ruling, the United States Supreme Court has granted former presidents ‘broad immunity’ from prosecution. This decision, announced on July 1st, extends the delay in a criminal case against Donald Trump, according to the Associated Press. This marks the first time the apex court has issued such a ruling, potentially impacting the chances of Trump, currently a Republican presidential candidate, facing trial before the November 2024 US general elections.
The case in question is a criminal investigation in Washington, D.C. that accuses Trump of plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, which he ultimately lost. The Supreme Court’s decision to grant Trump broad immunity, while potentially hindering the progress of the investigation, raises important questions about the extent of legal protections afforded to former presidents.
This is an ongoing story, and further updates will be provided as they become available.
