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Supreme Court Justices Weigh 'Absolute Immunity' For Trump, Lean Toward Some Protection: 'We Have Seen This Process Where The Loser Gets Thrown In Jail'

Conservative US Supreme Court justices showed sympathy towards presidents potentially having immunity against criminal charges for actions during their term, especially regarding Donald Trump's election loss in 2020.
Justices discussed hypothetical scenarios of presidential misconduct like ordering coups or taking bribes during the arguments.
Conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch mentioned they are creating a lasting rule during the discussions.

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The Guardian

Trump immunity case suggests new role for supreme court: kingmaker

Oral arguments over former president’s claim of immunity seem to have left Trump happier than the justice department“Well,” said one reporter to another as they left the supreme court chamber, sometime after noon on Thursday. “Looks like we’re getting a king.”Notwithstanding a certain mordant hyperbole on a momentous day in American history, the sentiment seemed within bounds. Continue reading...

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity

USA-TRUMP-IMMUNITY:US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity

10 days ago·New Delhi, India

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Irish Independent

US Supreme Court justices in Donald Trump case lean towards some level of immunity

Conservative US Supreme Court justices signalled sympathy yesterday to the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office, as they heard arguments over Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from prosecution for trying to undo his 2020 election loss.

9 days ago·Ireland

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Benzinga

Supreme Court Justices Weigh 'Absolute Immunity' For Trump, Lean Toward Some Protection: 'We Have Seen This Process Where The Loser Gets Thrown In Jail'

9 days ago·New York, United States

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The Straits Times

US Supreme Court justices in Trump case lean toward some level of immunity

WASHINGTON - Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled sympathy on Thursday to the argument that presidents have some immunity against criminal charges for certain actions taken in office as it heard arguments over Donald Trump's claim of immunity from prosecution for trying to undo his 2020 election loss. Read more at straitstimes.com.

10 days ago·Singapore

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PerthNow

US justices lean toward level of immunity in Trump case

"We're writing a rule for the ages," Justice Neil Gorsuch has said during arguments about whether US presidents have some immunity against criminal charges.

10 days ago·Perth, Australia

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