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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

By requiring "absolute" immunity for some "official acts" and "presumptive" immunity for others, the justices cast doubt on the viability of Donald Trump's election interference prosecution.