The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for July 3, 2024

U.S. Supreme Court Majority Says Trump Immunity Hinges on ‘Official’ vs. ‘Private’ Actions, and Alarmingly Expands Presidential Powers

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled July 1st that former President Donald Trump has criminal immunity for his “official” acts as President, but not for “private” acts.   The majority’s decision was not quite a “get out of jail free” card, but expanded the official powers of the President to near authoritarian levels.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
U.S. Supreme Court Decision - Opinion in Trump v. United States

Associated Press - Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial
Democracy Docket - Trump Is Immune From Criminal Prosecution for Official Acts, Supreme Court Rules
Nebraska Examiner / States Newsroom - ‘No kings in America’: Biden slams U.S. Supreme Court ruling granting Trump immunity

Groups Taking Action:
Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (C.R.E.W.), Democracy 21, American Constitution Society

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