To the Editor:Re “Split Court Hints at Some Immunity for Ex-Presidents” (front page, April 26):Incredibly, though perhaps not surprisingly, it is patently clear that the conservative justices on the Supreme Court, based on their questions and statements made during argument, are breaking ground for the demise of our democracy.
These justices have left no doubt that they disagree with the holding of the lower courts and will find that Donald Trump enjoys at least some degree of immunity from criminal prosecution for acts while he was president.
Further, it is apparent that they will send the case back to the trial court with instructions to make findings about whether the charges brought by the special counsel, Jack Smith, against Mr. Trump involved official or private acts.
This will ensure that a trial of the case cannot be held before the November election.
What is surprising is the painfully inadequate response of the liberal justices and the missed opportunities for the special counsel to present his case about efforts to overturn the 2020 election with greater cogency and passion.
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