Sotomayor scolds immunity decision for making presidents ‘king above the law’

AOC to file articles of impeachment against SCOTUS justices

U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) responded to Monday’s Supreme Court decision finding presidents have far greater immunity against criminal prosecution than even the Founders appear to have wanted, announced she will file articles of impeachment against the justices, although she did not name which ones.In their 6-3 ruling along partisan lines, the Justices claimed presidents cannot be criminally charged for “official” acts, but are not…

Sonia Sotomayor Pens Fearful Dissent in Trump Immunity Case, Saying Decision Makes Him ‘King Above the Law’

The Supreme Court's decision to grant Donald Trump absolute immunity from prosecution for his 'official acts' as president has larger implications for democracy, Justice Sonia Sotomayor suggests

AOC threatens impeachment articles following Trump immunity ruling - Washington Examiner

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) plans to draft articles of impeachment after the Supreme Court ruled former President Donald Trump may have some immunity from prosecution related to actions he took in the aftermath of the 2020 election. “The Supreme Court has become consumed by a corruption crisis beyond its control,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a post to X on Monday. “Today’s ruling represents an assault on American democracy. It is up to Congre…

AOC says she's filing impeachment articles against Supreme Court - National Zero

The Supreme Court has become consumed by a corruption crisis beyond its control. Today’s ruling represents an assault on American democracy. It is up to Congress to defend our nation from this authoritarian capture. I intend on filing articles of impeachment upon our return. — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 1, 2024 Obviously Mike Johnson isn’t going to allow them to get to the floor but it’s not a bad way to shine the progressive left’s l…

Sotomayor scolds immunity decision for making presidents ‘king above the law’

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the Supreme Court’s decision granting former President Trump immunity for official acts “completely insulate[s] presidents from criminal liability” in a forceful dissent issued Monday. “Today’s decision to grant former Presidents criminal immunity reshapes the institution of the Presidency,” Sotomayor wrote in the 30-page dissent, joined by fellow liberal Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. “It makes a m…

Sotomayor scolds immunity decision for making presidents ‘king above the law’

Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the Supreme Court’s decision granting former President Trump immunity for official acts “completely insulate[s] presidents from criminal liability” in a forceful dissent issued Monday. “Today’s decision to grant former Presidents criminal immunity reshapes the institution of the Presidency,” Sotomayor wrote in the 30-page dissent, joined by fellow liberal Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson. “It makes a m…