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US Supreme Court to hear Trump's presidential immunity case

The Independent — April 25, 2024, 03:00 PM UTC

Summary: The US Supreme Court will hear arguments on Trump's claim of presidential immunity on Thursday. The case involves his actions post-2020 election. Trump argues for broad immunity citing a Nixon-era ruling, while the Justice Department contends presidents don't have absolute immunity. The outcome may affect Trump's legal battles and his potential run in the upcoming presidential election. Trump will miss the hearing due to a trial in New York.

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    Supreme Court debates immunity for Trump in election case (The Independent)
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    Supreme Court leans towards granting ex-presidents immunity (The New York Times)
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    Supreme Court considers presidential immunity, impacting Trump's prosecution (The Globe and Mail)
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    Supreme Court debates Trump's immunity for election subversion (The Guardian)
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    Supreme Court may reject Trump's immunity claims, impacting future presidents (CNN)
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  8. [4.0]
    Conservative justices consider presidential immunity for criminal charges (The Globe and Mail)
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    Supreme Court skeptical of Trump's absolute immunity claim (The Associated Press)
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    Supreme Court to decide Trump's presidential immunity from prosecution (The Independent)
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    Pro-Trump protesters rally as court weighs Trump's immunity (The Globe and Mail)
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