Democrats denounced the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in favor of former President Trump on Monday, claiming the body had gone «rogue.»
Democratic lawmakers lamented the conservative majority Supreme Court’s decision on Monday, granting presidents limited immunity for actions in their official capacity.
«This is a sad day for America and a sad day for our democracy», Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., wrote on X. «The very basis of our judicial system is that no one is above the law.»
«Treason or incitement of an insurrection should not be considered a core constitutional power afforded to a president», he continued.
The court ruled on Monday that former presidents have substantial immunity from prosecution when it comes to official acts while they are in office, but this does not extend to unofficial acts. The ruling was decided 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts authoring the majority opinion.
«The President enjoys no immunity for his unofficial acts, and not everything the President does is official», he wrote.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said she would introduce articles of impeachment over the decision, though she did not specify which justices she would target.
«The Supreme Court has become consumed by a corruption crisis beyond its control. Today’s ruling represents an assault on American democracy. It is up to Congress to defend our nation from this authoritarian capture.
