Chicago – July 01, 2024
The Supreme Court will issue its final set of rulings on Monday, and it’s saved one of its biggest cases for last.
The court is expected to address former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity in one of the decisions.
No matter what the ruling says, it will change the 2024 election, and it could also affect every future president of the United States.
Presidential immunity case
The case, called Trump v. United States, stems from Special Counsel Jack Smith’s efforts to hold Trump accountable for his alleged role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
After Smith investigated that day’s events, Trump was indicted on four criminal charges in August 2023, including conspiracy to defraud the United States.
Trump fought back against the charges by claiming presidential immunity. He said he cannot be prosecuted for his official acts as president and also that prosecution can only follow impeachment by the House and a conviction in the Senate.
