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- Presidents and former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts they took while in office, the Supreme Court said in a 6-3 decision Monday, in a case that will likely delay a potential trial for former President Donald Trump until after the 2024 election.
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Jul 1, 2024 · The court ruled that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, but remanded the case back to the lower courts. The decision could delay a potential trial for Trump until after the 2024 election.
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