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SCOTUS Set to Hear Arguments in Trump Immunity Case. This Could Be ‘Huuuuuuge’, by Al Perrotta – Brown Pelican Society of Lousiana

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By Al Perrotta, The Stream, April 25, 2024

Al Perrotta is The Stream’s Washington bureau chief, and husband of birthday girl Rusty.

 

Happy Thursday!

Today’s Brew starts off with a massive day for the Supreme Court, as justices are set to hear arguments in a case that will directly affect the 2024 election.

SCOTUS Hearing Arguments on Trump Presidential Immunity

All eyes are trained toward the District of Columbia this morning as the High Court hears arguments over whether former President Donald Trump had presidential immunity for his actions questioning the integrity of the 2020 Election.

The more basic constitutional question is, “Does a former president maintain immunity for actions taken while in office after he leaves said office?”

The implications are staggering. If the Supreme Court says “Yes,” then Jack Smith’s persecution of Trump is finished. If the Court says “No,” then not only does Trump still have to face trial, but the door will swing wide open for all presidents to be charged after leaving office for actions they took while in office. Trump argues this would “incapacitate” future presidents, destroying their authority. …

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