What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Court’s ruling in former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case makes it all but certain that the Republican will not face trial in Washington ahead of November election
By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker And Michael Kunzelman
Published - Jul 01, 2024, 12:11 PM ET
Last Updated - Jul 01, 2024, 12:11 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court's ruling Monday in former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case makes it all but certain that the Republican will not face trial in Washington ahead of the November election.
In a 6-3 ruling, the justices said former presidents are shielded from prosecution for official acts but do not have immunity for unofficial acts. The Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower court to determine whether core aspects of the indictment are unofficial versus official, and therefore potentially shielded from prosecution.
Here's what to know about the ruling and what comes next:
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