Supreme Court must check Trump’s presidential power grab | Editorial

Supreme Court Must Check Trump's Presidential Power Grab

The Supreme Court has begun its new term, with a critical decision to be made on whether to continue lending legitimacy to an imperial presidency.

The high court's commitment to the Constitution and precedent will be tested, particularly in light of a previous 6-3 decision granting presidents "absolute immunity from criminal prosecution" for official acts in office.

This deeply misguided ruling would be an invitation for abuse even under the best of circumstances, but it is a blank check for malfeasance given the proven disdain for the law by the man in the Oval Office.

The court's decision will have significant implications for voting rights and culture war issues.

Author's summary: Court to decide on Trump's power grab.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer — 2025-10-12

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