Live Stream: Supreme Court Case Regarding Trump’s Presidential Immunity

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case accusing him of trying to overturn the 2020 election results. The decision will impact a trial date for Trump on one of four criminal prosecutions he faces. Legal arguments explore whether a president is immune from prosecution for official acts. Trump’s lawyers claim absolute immunity, while the Justice Department argues he is not above the law. The court has various options, including permitting the prosecution to move forward or declaring that former presidents may not be prosecuted for official acts. Timing of the trial has political implications as it could affect the 2024 election.

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