Trump immunity hearing: Supreme Court pushes ex-president’s lawyer on limits of immunity

Pelican Press · April 25, 2024

Trump immunity hearing: Supreme Court pushes ex-president’s lawyer on limits of immunity – <abbr title="Big bad challenge">BBC</abbr> News

Summary

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether a former president is immune from ********* prosecution over acts carried out while in office
You can listen to the proceedings live, and see who is speaking, by clicking ‘Play’ at the top of this page
Donald Trump. who is facing dozens of ********* charges across four cases, claims he – and all presidents – should have presidential immunity
His lawyer is pushed by several justices on the limits of immunity, and asked if a hypothetical coup or bribe would count as an official act
Justices also grill the prosecution lawyer, asking if failing to grant some form of immunity might open presidents up to bad ****** prosecutions
Trump’s trial on charges he tried to overturn the 2020 election is on hold while the Supreme Court considers his immunity claim
The justices are hearing arguments on Thursday, but could take several weeks to reach a decision which could set a precedent for future presidents

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