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Trump has immunity for actions as president, US supreme court rules
The United States supreme court has ruled that former
President Donald Trump has immunity for official actions taken while in office.
In a 6-3 ruling delivered on Monday, the majority decision
dismissed the verdict of the lower court on the criminal charges filed against
Trump over his conduct after the 2020 elections.
The six justices ruled that former US presidents have
immunity against actions taken while in office but not unofficial actions.
Reuters reports that the court analysed Trump’s indictment
into four categories: discussions with justice department officials after the
2020 election; alleged pressure on then Vice-President Mike Pence to block
certification of Biden’s election win; alleged role in assembling fake
pro-Trump electors; and conduct about an attack on the US Capitol.
The justices ruled that Trump has immunity over
In 2021, Trump supporters breached police lines and stormed
The police said four people died and at least 14 of their
Trump had promised to pardon most or all of the rioters if
In December 2022, the January 6 committee voted to refer
The committee is a select panel from the United States house
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conversations with US justice department officials but returned the case to the
lower courts to determine the immunity of the other three categories.
the US Capitol Hill building while Congress was sitting to verify
then-President-elect Joe Biden’s victory.
personnel were injured. Over 50 people were arrested. Some of the rioters have
been sentenced to prison.
he is re-elected president in 2024.
Trump to the department of justice (DOJ) for at least four criminal charges.
of representatives, to investigate the January 6 invasion of the US Capitol by
a mob of Trump supporters.
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