On April 25, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the merits of former President Trump’s claim that immunity applies in a case in which he was accused of trying to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. Open. The conservative justices, who make up the majority, expressed their understanding that a certain degree of immunity should be applied to acts committed while in office. The photo was taken on the same day in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. (2024 Reuters/Bonnie Cash)
[ワシントン ２５日 ロイター] – The U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments on the 25th regarding the merits of former President Trump’s claim that immunity applies in a case in which he was accused of trying to overturn his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. . The conservative justices, who make up the majority, expressed their understanding that a certain degree of immunity should be applied to acts committed while in office.
However, the majority of the justices indicated that they did not approve of the full application of the law as advocated by Mr. Trump. While some expressed concern that acts such as selling nuclear-related secrets to foreign countries or ordering the military to carry out a coup d’état could also be exempted, others expressed the view that it would be appropriate to apply to less serious acts. .
The direction of the ruling was unclear.
Conservative Justice Alito questioned whether if the president does not win re-election and is more likely to be prosecuted under a new administration, “Wouldn’t that lead to a chain reaction that would destabilize the functioning of a democratic nation?” .
Conservative Chief Justice Roberts expressed concern that without immunity, the president would be indicted profusely.
Conservative justices have indicated they intend to send the case back to a lower court. The trial is likely to be delayed further as the judge is expected to instruct the court to determine how much of Mr. Trump’s actions in question are official duties and are subject to immunity.
The first trial in Trump’s attempt to overturn the presidential election results was originally scheduled for March, but has been postponed.
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision by the end of June.
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