This comes in response to their ruling in the case concerning former President Donald Trump's presidential immunity.
According to the Daily Mail, the Supreme Court, with its conservative 6-3 majority, delivered a landmark ruling on Monday. The court decided that a President does indeed possess immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts.
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This decision has significant implications for the ongoing case against Trump, who is accused of attempting to subvert the 2020 election results. The ruling has effectively deferred the decision to a Washington, D.C., judge, likely postponing the trial until after the November election. This development is seen as a significant victory for the former President.
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In response to the ruling, Ocasio-Cortez expressed her outrage, stating on social media, "The Supreme Court has become consumed by a corruption crisis beyond its control. Today's ruling represents an assault on American democracy." She further emphasized the role of Congress in defending the nation from what she termed "this authoritarian capture."
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Ocasio-Cortez plans to initiate action when the House reconvenes on Monday, July 8, following the July 4th recess. While her post did not specify which justices she intends to target, it is widely anticipated that her efforts will be directed towards the six conservative justices.
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The ruling on Monday implies that if Trump secures a victory in the November election, he could instruct the Justice Department to dismiss the charges against him. This would be a significant setback for those advocating for his conviction in relation to the January 6 riot. The case hinges on Trump's alleged actions on January 6 to overturn the election results. Prosecutors contend that Trump was acting as a candidate, not in his official capacity, when he addressed the audience. However, Trump's attorneys argue that he was conducting official presidential business, which, according to the recent Supreme Court ruling, is protected under presidential immunity.
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Trump celebrated the ruling on his Truth Social app, stating, "Big win for our constitution and democracy. Proud to be an American!" However, even if Ocasio-Cortez drafts articles to impeach the Supreme Court Justices, it is unlikely to progress far, given the Republican control over the chamber.
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House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., expressed concern over the ruling, stating, "Today's Supreme Court decision to grant legal immunity to a former President for crimes committed using his official power sets a dangerous precedent for the future of our nation." He further added, "House Democrats will engage in aggressive oversight and legislative activity with respect to the Supreme Court to ensure that the extreme, far-right justices in the majority are brought into compliance with the Constitution."
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The specifics of the legislation and oversight that can be brought against the court remain uncertain. If Ocasio-Cortez proceeds with the impeachment of some or all of the Justices, it would be the first such occurrence in approximately 220 years. The only precedent dates back to 1804 when Justice Samuel Chase was impeached for allegedly refusing to remove biased jurors and excluding witnesses in two politically charged cases. However, Chase was subsequently acquitted by the Senate in 1805 and remained on the Supreme Court.
