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Supreme Court Limits Use Of Official Acts As Evidence

Court ruling on presidential immunity raises questions about proving wrongdoing by former presidents and legal challenges in accountability.

US Supreme Court in Trump ruling says ex-presidents have immunity for official acts

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss and all but ending prospects the former president could be…

France 24 · Jul 1, 2024

Supreme Court grants Trump immunity for ‘official’ acts in landmark ruling that will delay trial

Conservative majority of the court agreed the Constitution entitles the president to immunity for official acts

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2024

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Supreme Court makes prosecution of Trump on obstruction charge more difficult, with ruling to narrowly define law used against him and Jan. 6 rioters

The indictments – and in some cases, the convictions – of hundreds of people charged with participating in the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will have to be reconsidered, and possibly dropped, because of a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 28, 2024. Among…

The Conversation · Jun 28, 2024

Over 300 Jan. 6 riot convictions now in peril after Supreme Court rules on obstruction charge

The recent Supreme Court ruling will likely have a small impact on Donald Trump’s federal election intereference case

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2024

Supreme Court curbs charges against Jan. 6 rioters

The ruling could affect the case against former President Trump.

Axios · Jun 28, 2024

Classified documents judge defends more hearings after being accused of slow-walking Trump case

Judge Aileen Cannon nominated to the bench by Donald Trump in 2020

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

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Judge Cannon grants Trump another delay

One legal expert said that it was hard to see Cannon's decision as any other than another delay of the trial

Salon · Jun 27, 2024

Judge in Trump classified docs case grants his request for one hearing but denies bid for another

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former president Donald Trump has granted a defense request for a hearing on whether prosecutors improperly breached attorney-client privilege when they obtained crucial evidence from of his ex-lawyers

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2024

House GOP Allies Push To Defund Special Counsel Investigations

House GOP negotiators consider amendments to CJS bill impacting Special Counsel funding and proposing cuts to Justice Department and FBI budgets.

Experts: Cannon's rulings may backfire

Cannon’s superiors have already demonstrated a willingness to slap down her misapplications of the law

Salon · Jun 26, 2024

Supreme Court To Announce Decision On Trump's Immunity Claim

The Supreme Court is set to decide on Trump's claims of immunity from prosecution, with significant cases pending.

Is Trump immune from criminal prosecution? Supreme Court will decide major question today

Court’s decision could have profound consequences for holding presidents accountable for crimes committed in office

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Expert: Cannon eruption "unprofessional"

"No judge would allow" what's happening, ex-prosecutor says, so it's no surprise Jack Smith's team is frustrated

Salon · Jun 25, 2024

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Salon · Jun 25, 2024

Experts rip Cannon's "laughable" moves

At a hearing Monday, Judge Aileen Cannon chastised prosecutors over their "tone" and claims that Trump is a danger

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Prosecutors release new photos of ‘highly guarded secrets’ in messy boxes at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago

‘Classified’ documents were shoved in boxes with old shirts and next to crates of Diet Coke, special counsel says

Top News · Jun 24, 2024

Trump's Defense Challenges Funding Legality And Speech Restrictions

Key issues discussed in the second day of hearings on motions in former President Trump's classified documents case in Florida.

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

Will Trump face another gag order? His Mar-a-Lago judge isn’t convinced

Judge Cannon is skeptical Trump needs to be reined in after he falsely claimed the FBI was ‘ready to take me out’

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Top News · Jun 24, 2024

Trump's Attorney Argues Rhetoric Aimed At Biden, Not FBI Agents

Former President Trump's attorney argues that his rhetoric targeted Biden, not FBI agents. Controversy arises from false claims about lethal force authoriz...

Salon · Jun 24, 2024

Expert calls out Judge Cannon's "hubris"

Trump judge already made "egregiously flawed ruling" and appears to be "in over her head," Bradley Moss told Salon

The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2024

Trump and his House GOP allies go to war against special counsels

House Republicans hope to ‘eliminate’ funds for Jack Smith’s office while Trump’s attorneys argue he is unconstitutionally funded

The Conversation · Jun 24, 2024

Supreme Court’s slow roll on deciding Trump’s immunity is the opposite of politics

Frustration is mounting as the country waits – and waits and waits – for the U.S. Supreme Court to issue its decision in Trump v. United States, the case that asks whether the former president is immune from criminal prosecution for what he did in the wake of the 2020…

Top News · Jun 24, 2024

Justice Department Prepared To Fund Special Counsel's Office

Justice Department offers independent funding for special counsel's office, addressing concerns of improper funding.

Top News · Jun 24, 2024

Trump's Attorney Challenges Special Counsel's Funding Legitimacy

Attorney raises concerns about funding for special counsel Jack Smith's office during court session.

Salon · Jun 24, 2024

Prosecutors zero in on secret Trump trip

Witnesses said they were told to keep quiet about the trip

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