presidential immunity

  • These Are The High-Stakes Cases The Supreme Court Still Needs To Decide

    As the current Supreme Court term nears its conclusion, pivotal cases ranging from presidential immunity to abortion rights to gun regulations remain unresolved, poised to significantly influence legal precedents across the United States. The court, which has already heard 61 cases this term, has yet to deliver judgments on 29, with anticipated decisions slated for…

  • Supreme Court Justice Questions Trump’s Claims of Immunity from Prosecution

    In a pivotal moment as the nation’s highest court deliberated over former President Donald Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution, Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson raised probing questions regarding the assumption underlying Trump’s argument. Trump’s attorney, D. John Sauer, contended that official acts by a sitting president are shielded from criminal prosecution, while private…

  • Trump Seeks Pause on Jan. 6 Civil Lawsuits Until Criminal Case In DC Is Finished

    Former President Donald Trump is making moves to halt the progression of civil lawsuits related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol Complex until the conclusion of his criminal case in the District of Columbia. In a joint status report filed in the Thompson v. Trump case, Trump’s legal team outlined their…

  • Floodgates Have Been Opened: Appeals Court Clears Path for Civil Lawsuits Against Trump Over Jan. 6 Capitol Riot

    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has made a significant decision that could have far-reaching implications for former President Donald Trump. In an order issued on Friday, March 8, 2024, the appeals court paved the way for three civil complaints against Trump related to the events of January 6th, when the…

  • Get Ready For The Showdown! Trump To Battle It Out With Jack Smith On Whether Ex Presidents Are Immune from Criminal Prosecution

    The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear arguments regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution, specifically in relation to charges linked to the January 6th insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. The court’s conservative majority issued a brief order setting oral arguments for April 22, potentially delaying the trial in…