The Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling threatens democracy – it’s time for drastic measures

(Duvalier Malone Enterprises) – The Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump was entitled to immunity from federal prosecution for official actions he had taken while in office. This landmark decision, rendered at the height of an election season, delays the start of Trump’s criminal trial in Washington, D.C. The 6-3 decision along ideological lines tosses out a ruling from the federal appeals court in Washington that concluded Trump is not entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges stemming from an alleged scheme to hold on to power after the 2020 election. The justices sent the dispute back to the district court for further proceedings, providing guidance on how to move forward. This ruling expands presidential power by extending immunity from criminal prosecutions to former presidents for their official conduct. Never before had the Supreme Court considered whether a former commander-in-chief could face criminal charges for conduct that occurred while in office. Trump is the first president to face prosecution, having pleaded not guilty to four charges stemming from an alleged effort to subvert the transfer of presidential power after the 2020 election. Related Stories The Supreme Court, often idealized as a nonpartisan body, has shown alarming signs of...