US Supreme Court ruling on ex-President Trump's immunity expected on Monday
The eagerly anticipated ruling of the United States Supreme Court on former President Donald Trump's immunity is expected for Monday. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, announced on Friday, July 1, that all remaining judgments of this session would be announced. This session began in October, and there are still four judgments pending from this period, including one regarding Trump's claim of immunity against charges related to attempts to overturn his 2020 election loss.
During the hearings in April, the conservative majority of the Court acknowledged support for the notion that former presidents should enjoy certain protection from indictments in certain cases. However, the justices showed skepticism towards Trump's demand for absolute immunity. The decision could further delay the actual trial against Trump, which was originally scheduled for March.
Trump intends to run for president again in November. A delay in his trial could play to his advantage.
The anticipated verdict on former President Trump's claim of immunity, which has been a subject of pending judgments since October, will be revealed by the US court on Monday. Despite showing skepticism towards Trump's demand for absolute immunity during hearings, the Supreme Court had previously indicated support for certain protecting measures for former presidents. This upcoming decision could potentially influence the proceedings of Trump's trial, previously scheduled for March, as he plans to run for president again in November.
