Chuck Schumer rolls out ‘No Kings Act’ to eliminate presidential immunity
Politics,Chuck Schumer,Supreme Court,Presidential Immunity,Executive Powers
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday announced a bill that would ensure that presidents do not have criminal immunity. The legislation is a direct response to the Supreme Court's ruling last month that former President Donald Trump has some immunity for aspects of his presidential conduct. However, even if the bill passes the Senate, it would face an uphill climb in the House, which is controlled by Republican allies of Trump. "Given the dangerous and consequential implications of the Court’s ruling, legislation would be the fastest and...
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