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U.S. Supreme Court Majority Says Trump Immunity Hinges on ‘Official’ vs. ‘Private’ Actions, and Alarmingly Expands Presidential Powers

July 2, 2024July 2, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled July 1st that former President Donald Trump has criminal immunity for his “official” acts as President, but not for “private” acts. The majority’s decision was not quite a “get out of jail free” card, but expanded the official powers of the President to near authoritarian levels.

Pardon Me: Can a U.S. President Pardon Him or Herself? The Question Will Likely End Up in the U.S. Supreme Court.

November 9, 2023November 13, 2023

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Nov. 10, 2023 Brian is gone today. This is a rebroadcast…

Colorado, Minnesota & Michigan Courts Consider “Insurrection Act” Cases Attempting to Keep Trump Off the Ballot

October 31, 2023December 28, 2023

A trial opened Monday in a Denver, Colorado courtroom to determine whether former President Donald Trump should be excluded from the 2024 Colorado ballot. Similar cases are pending in Minnesota and Michigan.

Hear a Portion of President Biden’s Speech on the Work We Must Do Together to Strengthen Our Democracy

October 1, 2023December 29, 2023

Today we read a portion of a Sept. 28th speech by President Biden on the legacy of Sen. John McCain, and the challenge we face in preserving our democracy.

ADM for September 20, 2022: U.S. House Proposes Counterpart to Senate’s Electoral Count Reform Act to Prevent a Future Coup

September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

The counterpart to the U.S. Senate’s Electoral Count Reform Act was just announced in the U.S. House on September 15th. The bipartisan legislation is an attempt to prevent future attempted coups, but time is short as the Congressional term nears its end.