Washington, DC [US], The US Supreme Court ruled on Monday that former President Donald Trump can assert limited immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken during the final days of his presidency. This ruling is expected to further postpone a trial on federal election subversion charges against him, CNN reported.
The case, widely anticipated as one of the most important this year, overturned a federal appeals court's February ruling that denied immunity to Trump for alleged crimes aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 election. Special Counsel Jack Smith had strongly advocated preventing Trump from delaying court proceedings, a cornerstone of the former president's legal defense strategy.
Trump, in the midst of multiple legal battles while positioning himself against President Joe Biden for a return to the White House, faced another setback in May when he became the first former US president convicted of a serious crime in a hush money trial, according to CNN.
At the same time, the Supreme Court is deliberating cases related to First Amendment rights and social media regulations.
Recent polls indicate widespread skepticism toward the Supreme Court's handling of Trump's immunity claims.
An AP-NORC poll released last week highlighted a significant lack of public confidence in the institution: Only 16 percent expressed a lot of confidence in the Supreme Court. A substantial 44 percent said they had only some confidence, while 40 percent said they had hardly any confidence. Democrats, in particular, showed significant distrust, with 58 percent saying they had barely any confidence in the Supreme Court.
On specific issues, about two-thirds of American adults expressed skepticism about the Court's approach to presidential powers and immunity (66 percent) as well as elections and voting issues (63 percent). ). Similar levels of doubt were seen on other contentious issues such as abortion and gun policies, as CNN reported.
A staggering 70 percent of respondents believed that Supreme Court justices are inclined to shape laws according to their ideological leanings, while only 28 percent believed that they provide impartial control over other branches of government. CNN reported.
In another poll conducted by Marquette Law School in May, public approval of the Supreme Court stood at a low 39 percent, with 61 percent disapproving of its performance. This dissatisfaction has persisted since the Court's controversial 2022 Dobbs decision.
Public opinion remains deeply divided on the issue of presidential immunity from criminal proceedings. When asked specifically about Trump, 60 percent of respondents opposed granting him immunity for official acts, compared to 30 percent who supported it.
On the broader question of whether former presidents should enjoy immunity, 71 percent believed they should not, compared to just 16 percent in favor. Among Republicans asked specifically about Trump, a majority (61 percent) supported immunity from criminal prosecution, CNN reported.
The case, widely anticipated as one of the most important this year, overturned a federal appeals court's February ruling that denied immunity to Trump for alleged crimes aimed at overturning the results of the 2020 election. Special Counsel Jack Smith had strongly advocated preventing Trump from delaying court proceedings, a cornerstone of the former president's legal defense strategy.
Trump, in the midst of multiple legal battles while positioning himself against President Joe Biden for a return to the White House, faced another setback in May when he became the first former US president convicted of a serious crime in a hush money trial, according to CNN.
At the same time, the Supreme Court is deliberating cases related to First Amendment rights and social media regulations.
Recent polls indicate widespread skepticism toward the Supreme Court's handling of Trump's immunity claims.
An AP-NORC poll released last week highlighted a significant lack of public confidence in the institution: Only 16 percent expressed a lot of confidence in the Supreme Court. A substantial 44 percent said they had only some confidence, while 40 percent said they had hardly any confidence. Democrats, in particular, showed significant distrust, with 58 percent saying they had barely any confidence in the Supreme Court.
On specific issues, about two-thirds of American adults expressed skepticism about the Court's approach to presidential powers and immunity (66 percent) as well as elections and voting issues (63 percent). ). Similar levels of doubt were seen on other contentious issues such as abortion and gun policies, as CNN reported.
A staggering 70 percent of respondents believed that Supreme Court justices are inclined to shape laws according to their ideological leanings, while only 28 percent believed that they provide impartial control over other branches of government. CNN reported.
In another poll conducted by Marquette Law School in May, public approval of the Supreme Court stood at a low 39 percent, with 61 percent disapproving of its performance. This dissatisfaction has persisted since the Court's controversial 2022 Dobbs decision.
Public opinion remains deeply divided on the issue of presidential immunity from criminal proceedings. When asked specifically about Trump, 60 percent of respondents opposed granting him immunity for official acts, compared to 30 percent who supported it.
On the broader question of whether former presidents should enjoy immunity, 71 percent believed they should not, compared to just 16 percent in favor. Among Republicans asked specifically about Trump, a majority (61 percent) supported immunity from criminal prosecution, CNN reported.
