The Supreme Court has decided to review a case concerning former President Donald Trump’s claim that he has immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office. This review comes after Trump was indicted in August 2023 on charges related to attempts to overturn the 2020 election results and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attacks. The case, known as Trump v. United States, will be heard in April, with the justices examining the extent to which a former president can claim immunity for official acts during their tenure. Continued below this fast clip
The order setting argument on immunity for April 22 is a blow to Smith on the calendar. Rather than granting a stay, it has constructively created such a stay by scheduling the argument. Keep in mind, even if Smith prevails, pre-trial work must wait for the return of the mandate – Jonathan Turley
The lower courts had previously rejected Trump’s immunity claims, leading to the Supreme Court’s intervention. The case has garnered attention due to its implications for presidential conduct and the legal accountability of former presidents. Trump, who is seeking the Republican nomination for another presidential run, has highlighted the importance of the case, suggesting it could set a precedent for future presidents.
As this legal drama unfolds, here are some quotes about the Supreme Court that reflect its significant role in American democracy. We all understand that there is a massive witch hunt against President Trump, for daring to protest the scandalous election of 2020. How dare he want justice! The entire Left, media and corporate America is allied against Trump. His only allies are we the people. Which is why he continues to gain in popularity as the enemies of freedom continue to attack him. As they continue to indict, we react and more and more people come to understand that the true enemy of the United States is actually in power, and doing all they can to destroy freedom and bring about a Soviet America.
- “The Supreme Court is not final because it is infallible, but it is infallible only because it is final.” – Justice Robert H. Jackson
- “In the Supreme Court today, we deal with the highest and most far-reaching matters of justice.” – Justice Sonia Sotomayor
- “The Supreme Court’s only armor is the cloak of public trust; its sole ammunition, the collective hopes of our society.” – Irving R. Kaufman