The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump may claim presidential
immunity from criminal prosecution for his alleged attempts to overturn
the 2020 election results.
The court handed down the Six,
Three decision on Monday, with justices split along ideological lines.
Chief Justice John Roberts issued the majority opinion,
arguing that the Constitution Shields presidents from prosecution for their
official acts.
However, Roberts wrote that not all of Trump's actions were
official,
leaving the former president vulnerable to criminal charges for private
White House acts that could include interactions with former Vice
President Mike Pence or comments Trump made to the American
public. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote the dissenting opinion,
arguing that the ruling now makes Trump quote a king
above the law.
Trump reacted to the ruling on Truth Social,
touting it as a big win.
The decision will most likely further delay the federal trial,
making it unclear if it could begin before the 2024
election in November.
For more on the Supreme Court ruling,
go to newsweek.com.