Supreme Court appears skeptical of Trump claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
by The Washington Times
The Washington Times— The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution, but it’s less clear that the justices are headed for a quick resolution.
KSBW—Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity. Chief Justice John Roberts was among at least five members of the court Thursday who appeared likely to reject the claim of absolute immunity that would stop the prosecution of Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election loss.
CNN—Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Trump’s absolute immunity claims. The Supreme Court appeared ready to reject former President Donald Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and the broad protections he has sought to shut down his federal election subversion case, but also reluctant to give special counsel Jack Smith carte blanche to pursue those charges. After nearly three hours of oral arguments, several of the justices seemed willing to embrace a result that could jeopardize the ability to hold a trial before the November election. The court’s conservatives...
The Independent—Supreme Court weighs Trump’s ‘presidential immunity’ claim. Here’s what that means. Former president is asking the Supreme Court to award him broad immunity from all criminal prosecution