"Private vs Official Actions in Trumps Historic Immunity Case

Published: April 26, 2024, 9 a.m.

This week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in former president Donald Trump\u2019s historic immunity case. Trump\u2019s attorneys say he should be granted sweeping immunity in a federal election subversion case because he was acting \u201cofficially\u201d as president.\xa0Now all eyes turn to how the court decides -- and whether or not this is sent back to lower courts for further adjudication -- with this November\u2019s election potentially hanging in the balance. University of Michigan Law professor Leah Litman and CNN Political Director\xa0David Chalian break down the foundations of the case and talk about what\u2019s at stake.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices