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Trump has ‘absolute immunity’ for official acts

The Supreme Court on Monday finally ruled on Donald Trump’s presidential immunity claim, finding some of the former president’s alleged efforts to overturn the election are immune from criminal prosecution. In the majority opinion by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court said former presidents are entitled to “absolute immunity” from criminal prosecution for actions within […]

Trump is immune from prosecution for some acts in federal election case

Donald Trump has immunity from criminal prosecution over some actions he took as president while fighting to subvert the 2020 election, the Supreme Court ruled Monday, further complicating efforts to put Trump on trial in Washington on criminal charges that he engaged in fraud to try to cling to power. The decision, which divided the […]

US supreme court rules Trump has ‘absolute immunity’ for official acts

default Conservative bloc Alito – Majority Barrett – Majority Gorsuch – Majority Kavanaugh – Majority Roberts – Majority Thomas – Majority Liberal bloc Jackson – Minority Kagan – Minority Sotomayor – Minority The US supreme court has ruled that former presidents are entitled to some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution, dramatically reducing the likelihood […]

Germany moves to ease the deportation of foreigners who glorify terrorist acts

BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s government on Wednesday launched new legislation to ease the deportation of foreigners who publicly approve of terrorist acts. Under the law, a single comment on social media could provide grounds for kicking people out. The measure approved by the Cabinet was pledged by Chancellor Olaf Scholz following a knife attack last […]

Gov. Maura Healey acts to ensure access to abortion in Mass.

BOSTON ― Taking a proactive step in light of an anticipated Supreme Court ruling in two cases involving emergency abortion care, Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey Monday issued an executive order that she said established the state as a “beacon” for reproductive rights. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey clarifies state laws and regulations regarding access to reproductive […]

Orange County man arrested, accused of lewd acts with minor

A man was arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor as police continue searching for more possible victims. The suspect was identified as Gilmar Lopez-Diaz, 32, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Lopez-Diaz was arrested on Thursday for allegedly engaging in lewd and lascivious acts with a minor. The incidents reportedly took place […]