Supreme Court sends Trump case back to lower court, giving former president limited immunity

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on presidential immunity, with justices voting along ideological lines. The decision states that presidents are entitled to immunity for official acts but not for unofficial ones. The case is remanded to the lower court to determine the nature of the acts in question. The burden of proof lies with the special counsel and DOJ to show any legal violations by the former president, who faces federal charges. The Chief Justice emphasized the separation of powers, while liberal justices dissented. The case will continue in lower courts.

What is the main point of the Supreme Court's opinion regarding presidential immunity?

• Presidents have immunity for all acts.

• Presidents have no immunity at all.

• Presidents have immunity only for unofficial acts.

• Presidents have immunity for official acts but not unofficial ones.

Who bears the burden of proof to show that the former president violated the law?

• The vice president

• The former president himself

• The Supreme Court

• The special counsel and the Department of Justice

What is the role of the lower court following the Supreme Court's decision?

• To issue a final verdict

• To grant immunity to the former president

• To determine what constitutes official and unofficial acts

• To dismiss the case entirely

According to the Chief Justice, what is Congress not allowed to do?

• Impeach the president

• Override the Supreme Court's decision

• Appoint a new president

• Criminalize the president's conduct in executing constitutional duties

What is the stance of the liberal justices regarding the Supreme Court's decision?

• They partially agree with the decision

• They dissent and disagree with the decision

• They have no opinion

• They agree with the decision