Supreme Court Rules on Presidential Immunity, Shielding Trump and Future Presidents from Prosecution
The Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling on presidential immunity, providing significant protection to former President Donald Trump and future presidents from criminal prosecution for official acts while in office. The decision clarifies the boundaries of presidential immunity, establishing that while presidents are not immune from prosecution for unofficial acts, courts cannot inquire into their motives or deem actions unofficial simply because they violate the law. The ruling has major implications for ongoing investigations into Trump, potentially limiting the reach of Special Counsel Jack Smith’s probes.