United States executive immunitypresidential immunity

Trump v United States

603 U.S. 593 (2024)

JurisdictionUnited States

CourtSupreme Court of the United States

Year2024

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A former President enjoys absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct within his exclusive (core) constitutional authority, at least presumptive immunity for all other official acts within the outer perimeter of his responsibilities, and no immunity for unofficial acts.

Area of Law

constitutional

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