Tag: Presidential Immunity

Judge Merchan Rejects Trump’s Immunity Arguments in NY Business Records Case

NY Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan rejected a list of immunity-related arguments made by Trump in an attempt to have guilty verdict he received thrown out.

Special Counsel Smith Files Revised Indictment in Trump Federal Election Case

Jack Smith filed updated indictment against Trump in following Supreme Court’s ruling that he enjoyed some presidential immunity from criminal prosecution.

Manhattan DA Defers to Judge on Delaying Trump’s Sentencing Date

‘The People are prepared to appear for sentencing on any future date the Court sets,’ prosecutors wrote to the...

Jack Smith Requests Delay in Trump Jan. 6 Case

Smith’s office asked for the extension citing a need for more time to assess the U.S. Supreme Court’s July...

Federal Judge Issues Multiple Orders in Trump Election Case

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s election case in Washington issued a number of orders this week. The U.S....

Manhattan DA Argues Trump Case Not Affected by Presidential Immunity

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s office argues that Trump’s criminal case and guilty verdict are not affected by U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity.
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Hold off the death squads: Highly misleading coverage of SCOTUS immunity decision

On MSNBC, Rachel Maddow warned that the Supreme Court had just unleashed death squads to roam our streets. CNN legal analyst...
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Biden, Trump React to Supreme Court Ruling on Presidential Immunity

Biden and Trump issued contrasting reactions to the Supreme Court decision that presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for official acts.
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Judge Delays Trump Sentencing in New York Case

Justice Merchan delayed sentencing Trump “to September 18, 2024, at 10:00 AM for the imposition of sentence, if such is still necessary, or other proceedings.”

How the Supreme Court Decision on Presidential Immunity Could Impact Trump Cases

Supreme Court ruled presidents and former presidents enjoy “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution for “conduct within his exclusive sphere of constitutional authority,

Supreme Court Rules Trump Has Some Immunity in Federal Election Case

Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that presidents enjoy immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts—a win for Trump, who'll likely face easier trial in DC.

US Supreme Court Still Has 6 Blockbuster Rulings to Issue

U.S. Supreme Court upcoming rulings include immunity for Trumps presidential activities, J6 obstruction charges, social media laws; and federal agencies power.