Judicial Review: The Court's Power
In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has "absolute immunity" from prosecution for official acts as president. Three months later, the same Court refused to block state prosecutions for his unofficial conduct.
How do nine unelected judges get to decide what the president can and cannot do—and who gave them that power?
Judicial Review: The Court's Power
In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has "absolute immunity" from prosecution for official acts as president. Three months later, the same Court refused to block state prosecutions for his unofficial conduct.
How do nine unelected judges get to decide what the president can and cannot do—and who gave them that power?
Judicial Review: The Court's Power
In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump has "absolute immunity" from prosecution for official acts as president. Three months later, the same Court refused to block state prosecutions for his unofficial conduct.
How do nine unelected judges get to decide what the president can and cannot do—and who gave them that power?