'We Are Writing A Rule for the Ages': Supreme Court Justices Give Little Away During Oral Arguments on Scope of Trump's Presidential Immunity.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the scope of presidential immunity in relation to a criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump. Conservative justices expressed sympathy for the idea of presidential immunity, citing concerns about future presidents being subjected to prosecution and the potential chilling effect on their decision-making. Trump's lawyer argued that prosecuting a president for official acts would distort decision-making and undermine the presidency. The liberal justices raised concerns about the potential for emboldening presidents to commit crimes if total immunity is granted. The decision will have significant implications for American democracy and the presidency. [Extracted from the article]