Opinion Summary: Trump v. United States | Date Decided: 7/1/24 | Case No. 23-939

The question presented in this case is: Whether and if so to what extent does a former President enjoy presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office. The Supreme Court held: Under our constitutional structure of separated powers, the nature of Presidential power entitles a former President to absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions within his conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority. And he is entitled to at least presumptive immunity from prosecution for all his official acts. There is no immunity for unofficial acts. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Question Presented 00:30 Voting Breakdown 01:10 Chief Justice Roberts Majority Opinion 02:08 Holding 21:32 Justice Thomas Concurring Opinion 23:48 Justice Barrett Opinion Concurring in Part 28:59 Justice Sotomayor Dissenting Opinion 38:40 Justice Jackson Dissenting Opinion