Sotomayor says immunity ruling makes a president ‘king above the law’

Stark dissent from liberal supreme court justice says decision will let presidents commit crimes with impunity

In a stark dissent from the conservative-majority US supreme court’s opinion granting Donald Trump some immunity from criminal prosecution, the liberal justice Sonia Sotomayor said the decision was a “mockery” that makes a president a “king above the law”.

The court ruled Monday that Trump cannot be prosecuted for “official acts” he took while president, setting up tests for which of the federal criminal charges over his attempt to subvert the 2020 election are considered official and sending the case back to a lower court to decide.

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‘This is not justice’: supreme court liberals slam Trump’s federal executions

The supreme court justices Sonia Sotomayor and Stephen Breyer have excoriated the Trump administration for carrying out its 13th and final federal execution days before the president leaves office.

Related: Dustin Higgs becomes 13th and final federal prisoner executed under Trump

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Justice Sotomayor focuses on kids, not Kavanaugh, at Chicago event to promote her latest books

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has a hearty laugh as the Chicago Public Library welcomes her in celebration of the release of her two new children's books during an event at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago on Oct. 12, 2018. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has a hearty laugh as the Chicago Public Library welcomes her in celebration of the release of her two new children's books during an event at the Harold Washington Library in Chicago on Oct. 12, 2018.

Let Americans watch their Supreme Court in action

On Monday, the Supreme Court started a new term, with a docket packed with cases that could affect our personal lives, the environment and American democracy itself. But despite its predominant role, the court is the one branch of our federal government that does not allow itself to be video recorded.

Graham unleashes his fury on Democrats

Sen. Lindsey Graham, who has vocally defended embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, displayed the depth and intensity of his fury on Thursday afternoon as Kavanaugh defended himself against sexual misconduct allegations. Graham declined to defer to prosecutor Rachel Mitchell, selected by the Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans to question Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford.

Longing for the days of a boring president

Gail Collins: Bret, we've had such a wild week, and soon I'll ask you about all things Trumpian. But first, any thoughts on the Supreme Court? Are you a Brett Kavanaugh fan or foe? Bret Stephens: My general principle is that presidents are entitled to their Supreme Court picks, provided the nominee is intellectually qualified.

Activists Sent 3,000 Coat Hangers To Sen. Collins’s Office To…

Activists sent coat hangers to Maine Sen. Susan Collins's office to protest against confirming Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The Republican senator's office received 3,000 coat hangers, which served as reminders of back-alley abortions, according to The Associated Press Saturday.

Supreme Court deals major financial blow to nation’s public employee unions

A deeply divided Supreme Court dealt a major blow to the nation's public employee unions Wednesday that likely will result in a loss of money, members and political muscle. After three efforts in 2012, 2014 and 2016 fell short, the court's conservative majority ruled 5-4 that unions cannot collect fees from non-members to help defray the costs of collective bargaining.

Supreme Court rejects ruling that allowed Japanese-American internment

The opportunity to revisit the ruling presented itself in a dissenting opinion by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, which compared the internment of Japanese-Americans to groups affected by the Trump travel ban. Chief Justice John Roberts rejected the comparison, but said the reference to Korematsu v.

Supreme Court upholds Trump travel ban, rejects discrimination claim

In this file photo taken on June 26, 2017 protesters with "Today Refuse Fascism" hoist signs at Columbus Circle in New York City prior to a march to Trump Tower to denounce the Supreme Court's reinstatement of large parts of the Trump/Pence travel ban. The US Supreme Court on June 26, 2018 upheld President Donald Trump's controversial ban on travelers from five mostly Muslim countries -- a big victory for the Republican leader after a tortuous legal battle.

Supreme Court rules in favor of baker who refused to make wedding cake for gay couple

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of a Colorado baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple because it violated his religious beliefs. In the opinion issued by Justice Anthony Kennedy, the court disagreed with a Colorado court's previous ruling that the gay couple, Charlie Craig and Dave Mullins, had been discriminated against based on sexual orientation.

Justice Gorsuch silent as divided Supreme Court spars over unions

With the justice holding the decisive vote silent, a divided Supreme Court sparred Monday over a case that could undermine the financial footing of labor unions that represent government workers. The justices heard arguments in a challenge to an Illinois law that allows unions representing government employees to collect fees from workers who choose not to join.