The United States Supreme Court ruled this Monday that Donald Trump can claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he carried out in the final days of his presidency. The Supreme Court granted partial immunity to former President Trump in relation to the Capitol assault case, determining that his "official" acts as president are protected, but not his "unofficial" ones.
Former President Trump hailed the Supreme Court's ruling, calling it a great victory for the Constitution and democracy. The decision, which was made by a 6-3 vote, rejected a previous federal appeals court ruling in February that found Trump did not have immunity for alleged crimes committed during his presidency to overturn the results of the US election. 2020. This ruling is of great relevance for justice and democracy in the United States, establishing precedents on the criminal responsibility of former presidents and the protection of official acts.
