On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling on former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken during his presidency. The Court's decision grants Trump substantial, but not absolute, immunity[1][2][4].
Key points of the ruling include:
1. Absolute immunity for core constitutional powers: The Court held that a former president has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions that fall within their "conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority"[1].
2. Presumptive immunity for official acts: The Court ruled that former presidents are entitled to at least presumptive immunity from prosecution for all official acts performed during their tenure[1].