"Trump's Legal Battles: A Jury Problem and Airtight Ruling"

A U.S. Court of Appeals panel rejected former President Trump's claim of immunity from federal criminal prosecution, stating that the presidency does not place its former occupants above the law. Trump's appeal will likely be taken up by the Supreme Court, where the issue of immunity for acts done in office will be decided. The panel's opinion provides insight into the radicalism of Trump's claim to executive immunity, which rests on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers.