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    Supreme Court Decides Trump Is Entitled to Immunity in Jan. 6 Case

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    Supreme Court Ruling Paves Way for Trump’s Potential Return to White House

    The U.S. Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking ruling on Monday that could potentially pave the way for former President Donald Trump to make a comeback to the White House, despite facing multiple criminal charges. The court’s decision grants Trump immunity from prosecution for certain actions conducted while he was in office, effectively delaying a trial on federal election subversion charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol insurrection.

    In a 6-3 decision, the High Court determined that former presidents are entitled to immunity for official actions but not for private conduct. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion, emphasizing the need for presidential immunity for official acts while also acknowledging that the president is not above the law.

    However, dissenting Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson criticized the majority’s ruling, arguing that it sets a dangerous precedent by granting immunity only to the most powerful government official. She expressed concern that the decision undermines the principle that no one is above the law.

    Despite the legal victory, Trump still faces multiple criminal cases, including a sentencing hearing in his Stormy Daniels hush money case next week. His legal team hailed the court’s decision as a major win, but Trump’s path to the White House remains uncertain as he continues to battle legal challenges while campaigning against President Biden in the upcoming election.

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