Trump v. United States

2024Vote: 6-3Executive Power

Key Facts

Year Decided
2024
Vote
6-3
Category
Executive Power

Summary

Former presidents have broad immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.

Established presidential immunity doctrine.

Related Cases (Executive Power)

Marbury v. Madison
1803Vote: 5-0

Established the principle of judicial review — the power of federal courts to declare laws unconstitutional.

United States v. Nixon
1974Vote: 8-0

The president is not above the law. Executive privilege does not protect evidence in a criminal investigation.