Supreme Court Must Check Trump's Presidential Power Grab
There is still hope that the high court will display the same respect for precedent and commitment to the Constitution that the lower courts have shown in standing up to Trump.
The Supreme Court began its new term on Monday, with the biggest question to be decided being whether the conservative majority will continue to lend its dwindling legitimacy to entrenching an imperial presidency.
Notably, the justices previously determined in a 6-3 decision that presidents have
"absolute immunity from criminal prosecution"for official acts in office, a ruling that could be an invitation for abuse.
Author's summary: Supreme Court to decide on Trump's power grab.
- Critical voting rights issues are also on the docket.
- Culture war issues will be addressed in the new term.