Today, we’re focusing on a potentially significant ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that could have implications for former President Donald Trump. According to a University of Texas law professor, the Court may take the “very rare” step of releasing a decision on whether Trump’s claim of absolute immunity is legitimate, even without waiting for a dissenting opinion.
Some experts speculate that the Court may uphold a previous ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals, which rejected Trump’s claims of immunity. Professor Steve Vladeck suggests that if the Court decides Trump is not immune, it could release the decision without waiting for a dissenting opinion to be written. While this is rare, it’s not unheard of, as Vladeck explains in a recent post.
Legal analyst Lisa Rubin agrees, stating that if there are enough justices ready to deny Trump a stay, they can decide on his motion without waiting for dissenters to finish their work. This could be especially likely if any justices are dragging their feet.
Harvard Law professor emeritus Laurence Tribe shares his thoughts on the matter, expressing doubt that the Court will rule in Trump’s favor. However, he also suggests that there’s a substantial chance the Court may prolong the decision long enough to avoid a trial until after the upcoming November election.
Former federal prosecutor Randall Eliason adds that the longer the Court goes without a ruling, the greater the likelihood that it will rule against Trump. Eliason suggests that the delay could be due to someone writing a dissent.
The implications of this ruling for Trump are significant. If the Court decides he is not immune, it could have repercussions for potential trials and legal proceedings involving the former president. It remains to be seen when the Court will release its decision and what the outcome will be.
The potential Supreme Court ruling concerning Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity is still up in the air. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide you with the latest developments. Stay tuned for more news and analysis on Fan Reviews.
