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Nina Totenberg

Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president

The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday about whether a president enjoys broad immunity from criminal prosecution after leaving office. (Bloomberg via Getty Images)

A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical of granting a president blanket immunity from prosecution for criminal acts. But it was unclear whether the court would act swiftly to resolve the case against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president.

Listen to NPR's live special coverage of the Supreme Court arguments

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