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The President is now a King - 7/2/24

Jul 03, 20241 hr 12 min
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The Supreme Court ruled that presidents are immune from criminal prosecution for official acts, leading to sharp criticism from Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson. They argued that this decision fundamentally threatens American democracy by granting a president unchecked power, likening the role to that of a king rather than a democratic leader. Both justices highlighted potential abuses of power that could now be shielded from prosecution, signaling a profound shift in the balance of constitutional powers.
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