US Supreme Court immunity ruling ideal for a president who doesn’t care about democracy

US Supreme Court immunity ruling ideal for a president who doesn’t care about democracy

By Natasha Lindstaedt, University of Essex The US Supreme Court has made a hugely significant and equally controversial judgment. It is one which could affect the results of the 2024 election, the rule of law and democratic institutions in the United States and shape the powers of the nation’s highest office for years to come. In its ruling on presidential immunity, relating to a case […]

July 3, 2024 14

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Trump sentencing postponed after Supreme Court immunity ruling

Donald Trump's sentencing has been postponed following the United States Supreme Court's controversial decision to provide criminal immunity for US presidents. He was due to appear in court in New York next Thursday having been convicted for falsifying business records, a guilty verdict Trump says he'll appeal. But the judge has confirmed the sentencing is officially delayed until mid-September after Trump argued his conviction should be overturned amid Monday's landmark […]

July 3, 2024 23

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Trump celebrates Supreme Court “big win”

The US Supreme Court has granted former President Donald Trump limited immunity from prosecution for official acts taken while in office. The justices' landmark ruling on Monday, by a 6-3 margin, means a potential trial into his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election is further postponed. Benji Hyer reports from outside the Court in Washington.

July 2, 2024 28

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U.S Supreme Court due to rule on Trump immunity case

The US Supreme Court is expected to give its ruling on Monday on the case concerning Donald Trump's claims of presidential immunity. The former US President faces four charges related to attempts to subvert the results of the 2020 election. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has the details.

July 1, 2024 17

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U.S Supreme Court overturns bump stocks ban

The US Supreme Court has struck down a Trump-era law banning bump stocks. The device essentially allows guns to be converted into rapid-fire weapons. Nick Harper reports for us from Washington.

June 17, 2024 15

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US gun rights group take New York official to court over free speech

The US Supreme Court is hearing arguments over whether a New York state official can be sued for violating the National Rifle Association's right to free speech. The NRA claims Maria Vullo, the former superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services, persuaded banks and insurance companies to sever ties with the gun rights group. Vullo's lawyers say the lawsuit fails to show her conduct "crossed the line between […]

March 19, 2024 15

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Trump thanks Supreme Court over ballot ruling

Donald Trump has thanked the US Supreme Court for ruling in his favour and striking down a ban that would have kept his name off state ballots. He said the unanimous decision will help in "bringing the country together". The Supreme Court overturned a ruling in Colorado that meant voters in the state would not have been able to vote for Trump in Tuesday's primary. Colorado said he should be […]

March 5, 2024 20

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US Supreme Court hears social media law cases

The US Supreme Court is hearing two cases that could drastically alter laws governing social media companies and what Americans see on their platforms. It comes after Texas and Florida enacted laws to prevent firms removing content from sites. The Court is expected to issue its opinion in June. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

February 27, 2024 10

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Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in election interference case

Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court ruling denying him immunity in his election interference case. The move could delay proceedings against the former president on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Here's Ira Spitzer reporting.

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