Sotomayor scolds immunity decision for making presidents ‘king above the law’

“Today’s decision to grant former Presidents criminal immunity reshapes the institution of the Presidency,” Sotomayor wrote in the 30-page dissent, joined by fellow liberal Justices Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson.

The Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, grants a former president absolute immunity for actions within their constitutional authority and presumptive immunity for official acts.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez intends to draft articles of impeachment against U.S. Supreme Court justices following a ruling granting former President Trump immunity for post-2020 election actions.