Justice Jackson expresses her concerns over the Trump immunity judgment to CBS.
I had some concerns about a system that seemed to offer protection for an individual under specific circumstances, given that our usual criminal justice system generally treats everyone equally, as I mentioned during an interview with "CBS News Sunday Morning," part of which will air on Tuesday.
My comments were made as I promote my upcoming memoir, scheduled for release next week. They were in response to the court's decision on July 1, granting broad immunity to a former president. A 6-3 majority in the court decided that this individual could claim immunity from criminal prosecution for certain official actions.
I disagreed with this decision and voiced my dissent.
The fallout of this decision is still being experienced in the ongoing legal cases against this individual. The Supreme Court's decision has temporarily halted special counsel Jack Smith's criminal case against the Republican presidential nominee, who was accused of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. However, the Supreme Court ruled that this individual could still be prosecuted for non-official actions. A District Court in Washington, D.C., will hold a hearing on the next steps in this case next week.
The court is also expected to deal with a lot of election-related litigation this fall.
During the interview with CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, I was asked if I was prepared. I replied that I'm "as prepared as anyone can be."
"I think there are legal issues that stem from the political process," I said, providing a snippet of the interview shared by CBS. "So, the Supreme Court needs to be ready to intervene – if and when it's required."
My memoir, titled "One of a Kind," is scheduled for release on September 3.
This Supreme Court decision has sparked intense political debates, with many questioning the fairness of the justice system. In light of these developments, I believe it's crucial to engage in political discourse and advocate for transparency and justice.
