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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ariana Baio and Alex Woodward

Supreme Court grants Trump immunity for ‘official’ acts in landmark ruling that will delay trial

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Former presidents have some immunity from criminal prosecution for official actions, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday – extending the delay in the criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss, and all but ending prospects he could be tried before the November election.

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