Links for this book (which is entirely in English except for the title)

Wednesday, July 03, 2024

 SCOTUS on Presidential Immunity    

On the last day of this term (2023), the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark opinion (6-3) expanding presidential immunity. The dissent by Justice Sonia Sotomayor is fiery. 

NPR's coverage includes a 4 minute episode on All Things Considered by Nina Totenberg - transcript available, a 10 minute one on Morning Edition - transcript available and a 16 minute one on Consider This.

PBS NewsHour has an interview with historian Heather Cox Richardson who explains what a revolution this decision is in American law. 6 min. transcript available.