Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Trump’s Immunity Argument

Published on April 25, 2024

The Supreme Court seemed skeptical on April 25 of former President Donald Trump’s claim that he should receive absolute criminal immunity, indicating his trial in Washington could resume but with a narrower scope. Attorney D. John Sauer argued for President Trump while former Deputy Solicitor General Michael Dreeben argued for Mr. Smith. The case stemmed from President Trump’s attempt to dismiss former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s indictment related to his activities on and leading up to Jan. 6, 2021. Justice Clarence Thomas kicked off questions by asking Mr. Sauer to pinpoint where in the Constitution he derives his concept of immunity. Mr. Sauer pointed to the Executive Vesting clause in Article II, which vests executive power in the president....

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