SCOTUS rules 6-3 presidents have presumptive immunity for official acts delays Trump January 6 trial

The Supreme Court rules 6-3 in Trump v. United States that former presidents have absolute immunity for core constitutional acts and presumptive immunity for other official acts, with no immunity for unofficial acts. Chief Justice John Roberts writes for the majority in a decision that dramatically expands presidential power and shields Trump from prosecution on some January 6-related counts. Justice Sonia Sotomayor writes in dissent, stating "The President is now a king above the law." The ruling sends the case back to the trial court for additional factual determinations, effectively delaying Trump's federal January 6 trial past the 2024 election.