US Supreme Court rules Donald Trump has 'absolute immunity' for official acts

In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts but not for unofficial acts

Mon, 01 Jul, 2024 - 15:41

Mark Sherman, Associated Press

The US Supreme Court on Monday extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, all but ending prospects the former president could be tried before the November election.

In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.