Supreme Court Grants Presidential Immunity, Excludes Staff
The ruling shields presidents from criminal prosecution but leaves aides vulnerable to legal consequences.
- The decision aims to empower presidents to act decisively without fear of prosecution.
- Staff and aides do not receive the same immunity, leading to potential legal risks for following orders.
- Legal experts express concerns about the imbalance this creates within the executive branch.
- The ruling could influence ongoing legal battles involving former Trump administration officials.
- Military personnel remain bound by laws prohibiting the execution of illegal orders.