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Supreme Court ruling may put presidents above the law – but even kings never were

Many observers say a controversial U.S. Supreme Court decision from July 1, 2024, turns presidents into kings – but they underestimate how truly radical the ruling actually may be. In fact, though the court’s majority said it was honoring constitutional tradition, it appears to have created something entirely new: a…

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Louisiana Federal Court Affirms the Right To Peacefully Protest

Nearly eight years after it was filed, the vexatious lawsuit against protester DeRay Mckesson has been dismissed with prejudice.

Reason

What Do Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Field Have In Common?

Both of their bodyguards shot someone. Last week, a Deputy U.S. Marshall, assigned to protect Justice Sotomayor, shot a carjacker: A member of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor's security detail shot an armed man during an attempted carjacking in the early morning hours, according to court documents. It happened as…

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Determined To Avoid Presidential Paralysis, SCOTUS Endorses Presidential Impunity

We need not conjure "extreme hypotheticals" to understand the danger posed by an "energetic executive" who feels free to flout the law.

Reason

Supreme Court Justice's Security Thwarts Armed Carjacking Attempt

Security incident involving Justice Sotomayor's security detail in D.C. highlights risks faced by law enforcement and notable figures in carjacking attempts.

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Security detail of Justice Sonia Sotomayor shoots armed man in attempted carjacking

The suspect was hospitalized and placed under arrest

Latin Times

Justice Sonia Sotomayor's security detail shoots man during attempted carjacking, authorities say

A member of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s security detail shot an armed man during an attempted carjacking in the early morning hours

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Deputy US Marshal Shoots 18-Year-Old In Carjacking Incident

An 18-year-old attempted carjacking near Justice Sotomayor's residence leads to an officer-involved shooting in Washington, DC. Investigation underway.

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Supreme Court justice’s bodyguard shoots armed carjacker outside her DC home

Carjacking comes as Supreme Court has sought additional funding for security

The Independent UK

U.S. Marshal Shoots Carjacker Pointing Gun At Supreme Court Justice's Home

An 18-year-old suspect was shot by a U.S. Marshal during a carjacking attempt near Justice Sotomayor's residence in Washington, D.C. The suspect sustained ...

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Expert: SCOTUS ruling worse than thought

Under Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors can't use evidence of "official" conduct to try "unofficial" acts

Salon

Democrats in disarray as Trump immunity ruling raises stakes

With democracy at a moment of maximum peril, millions were pinning their hopes on the Democratic party as a last wall of defence – but the debate changed that

The Guardian - US

The Guardian view on Trump and presidential immunity: the return of the king

Editorial: The supreme court’s sweeping ruling is a blow to democracy in the US

The Guardian - UK

Sotomayor Is Right: The Supreme Court Should Reevaluate Absolute Immunity for Prosecutors

The doctrine makes it nearly impossible for victims of prosecutorial misconduct to get recourse.

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

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.

Al Jazeera

What does Trump’s Supreme Court immunity decision mean?

Dissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of ‘nightmare’ scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presumptive immunity.

Salon

SCOTUS would've given Nixon a pass

Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision would make even Richard Nixon blush

Al Jazeera

‘Dangerous precedent’: Biden denounces court ruling on Trump immunity

US president warns Supreme Court decision means there are virtually no limits on what a president could do in office.

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How Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘transforms’ US presidency

Experts say shielding official presidential action from prosecution undermines rule of law and enables abuse of power.

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Supreme Court's Decision On Presidential Immunity Sparks Controversy

Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity sparks debate over accountability and balance of power in the executive branch.

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‘Above the law’ in some cases: Supreme Court gives Trump − and future presidents − a special exception that will delay his prosecution

The United States Supreme Court has handed former president Donald Trump what may be the most favorable legal decision he could have reasonably hoped for in his fight against federal prosecution for his attempts to reverse the 2020 election outcome.

Roll Call

After immunity ruling, Biden urges voters to deliver verdict on Trump - Roll Call

President Biden slammed conservative Supreme Court justices' decision to grant Donald Trump, and other presidents, immunity for official acts.

The Guardian - US

Was Donald Trump a king as president? The US supreme court thinks so

In ruling that Trump enjoys ‘absolute immunity’ for ‘official acts’ as president, the court has set a disturbing precedent

Latin Times

Lawmakers and Latino advocacy groups react to SCOTUS ruling on Trump's immunity case

The Supreme Court ruled Trump has some immunity in his federal election interference case. Latino advocates say the decision is "terrifying"

Salon

"Stunning" SCOTUS ruling alarms experts

The ruling even barred courts from trying to "inquire into the president's motives"

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