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Supreme Court Ruling: Former Presidents' Immunity and Social Media Laws

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Find out how the U.S. Supreme Court's recent rulings on former presidents' immunity and social media laws are making waves in the legal world!

In a groundbreaking 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court decided on the immunity of former presidents, particularly addressing Donald Trump's case. The justices sent Trump's case back to the trial court, sparking debates on the extent of presidential immunity. President Joe Biden criticized the decision, disagreeing with the concept of absolute immunity for ex-presidents. Additionally, the Court's decision on social media laws in Texas and Florida highlights the ongoing legal battles surrounding online platforms.

The Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's immunity for official acts has far-reaching implications for future presidential accountability. By granting immunity for core acts, the Court effectively shields presidents from certain legal consequences. The conservative bloc's influence in recent decisions, along with the overturning of long-standing precedents like Chevron deference, showcases the evolving landscape of the judiciary. This shift could have profound effects on the balance of power within the branches of government.

In another notable development, the Court's decision to delay Trump's trial and its impact on the 2020 election interference case underscores the intersection of legal proceedings and political dynamics. The broader implications of this ruling on the presidency's authority and accountability are still being debated. Overall, the Supreme Court's recent decisions on immunity and social media laws have ignited discussions on the limits of presidential power and the ever-evolving legal landscape in the digital age.

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Do former presidents have immunity? U.S. Supreme Court rules in ... (Globalnews.ca)

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Biden slams Supreme Court decision on Trump immunity as a ... (CBC.ca)

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U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for official, not private ... (CTV News)

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Supreme Court Says Trump Has Some Immunity, Delaying Trial ... (BNN)

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US supreme court rules Trump has 'absolute immunity' for official acts (The Guardian)

Court rules former presidents entitled to some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution.

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Supreme Court says Trump has absolute immunity for core acts only (NPR)

The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won't be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.

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Supreme Court puts Florida and Texas Social Media Laws on hold (NPR)

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What the Supreme Court decision overturning Chevron deference ... (Federal News Network)

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Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Amy Coney Barrett and Sonia Sotomayor joined Kagan's opinion, while Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ...

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Supreme Court: What to know about Trump's immunity ruling (The Associated Press)

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Biden says public must block Trump if Supreme Court will not (Politico)

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Trump has partial immunity from prosecution, Supreme Court rules (BBC News)

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Trump seeks to overturn criminal conviction, citing Supreme Court ... (CBS News)

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The US Supreme Court Has Handed Big Tech a Big Gift (WIRED)

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The Supreme Court just did Biden a huge favor by giving Trump ... (USA TODAY)

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US Supreme Court rules Trump has broad immunity from prosecution (EURACTIV)

The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday (1 July) that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for actions that were within his constitutional powers as president, ...

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Biden denounces supreme court decision on Trump immunity: 'He'll ... (The Guardian)

In speech from White House, president said ruling 'undermined the rule of law' and compared their characters.

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The Supreme Court's Stunning Gift to Trump (POLITICO Magazine)

Special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan have a narrow path to move forward with a trial.

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Supreme Court's Trump Immunity Ruling Avoids the Obvious: He's ... (BNN)

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What does Trump's Supreme Court immunity decision mean? (Aljazeera.com)

Dissenting Justice Sotomayor warns of 'nightmare' scenarios after Trump ruling that grants presidential, presumptive immunity. Former President Donald Trump ...

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How will the Supreme Court's immunity decision impact Trump's 4 ... (KFSN-TV)

The Supreme Court's ruling that Donald Trump is presumptively immune from criminal prosecution for official acts is likely to have a ripple effect.

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Supreme Court decision weakens Education Department (Inside Higher Ed)

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First Thing: Supreme court hands big win to Trump in immunity ruling (The Guardian)

Joe Biden denounced the 6-3 ruling, saying it 'undermined the rule of law' and was a 'terrible disservice to the people of this nation.

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Finally Some Great News: Supreme Court Strikes Down Chevron ... (Forbes)

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Supreme Court's Radical Immunity Ruling Shields Lawbreaking ... (brennancenter.org)

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Supreme Court's Chevron, Corner Post decisions could delay ... (Utility Dive)

FERC Chairman Willie Phillips defended the commission's transmission planning rule after the court eliminated the Chevron deference for federal agencies.

Remarks by President Biden on the Supreme Court's Immunity ... (The White House)

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The Supreme Court has undermined US democracy (Financial Times)

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