Federal Appeals Court Rules Trump Doesn’t Have Broad Immunity From Prosecution

A U.S. Court of Appeals panel has ruled against Donald Trump’s claim of broad immunity from federal prosecution, marking a significant legal defeat for the former president. Trump’s lawyers had argued for immunity, suggesting that a president could otherwise engage in criminal activities without consequence. However, the judges, including Florence Pan and Karen L. Henderson, challenged this view, highlighting the paradox of a president who vows to uphold laws potentially violating them with impunity. Trump, facing four felony charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, has pleaded not guilty. The ruling’s timing is critical as Trump is a frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination. He is expected to appeal the decision, possibly to the Supreme Court, while juggling legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions amidst his political campaign.

Source: NPR