AOC warns of possible Supreme Court impeachment over immunity decision.
On Monday, the Supreme Court made a controversial ruling regarding former President Trump’s immunity, sparking a strong reaction from Democratic lawmakers, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Ocasio-Cortez threatened to bring articles of impeachment against the Supreme Court, stating that the ruling represented an assault on American democracy and calling on Congress to defend the nation from what she viewed as authoritarian capture.
The ruling in question established that a president has absolute immunity from prosecution for actions within their constitutional authority but only presumptive immunity for official acts in general, with no immunity for unofficial acts. This decision was met with criticism from several congressional Democrats, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowing to engage in aggressive oversight and legislative activity to ensure that the far-right justices in the majority are held accountable to the Constitution.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer also expressed disappointment in the ruling, emphasizing that the core principle of the judicial system is that no one is above the law. The decision raised concerns about the future of democracy in the United States, with Jeffries warning that granting legal immunity to a former president for crimes committed in their official capacity sets a dangerous precedent.
Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, the ultimate determination of whether Trump’s actions fell within his constitutional powers will be left to a lower court to decide. The controversy surrounding the immunity ruling has reignited debates about presidential power, accountability, and the fundamental principles of democracy.
