The court's ruling found Mr. Trump was immune from being prosecuted for official acts during his presidency, but said he was not immune from being prosecuted for unofficial conduct. Such broad immunity was needed to maintain an energetic, independent executive, according to the majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.
The ruling also said a district court would have to decide what entailed official and unofficial conduct, including Mr. Trump's actions on Jan. 6, 2021. That process would likely delay any trial of Mr. Trump until after November's election.
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