Senate bill to assert presidents lack immunity from criminal conduct introduced, challenging the recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity. Legislation seen as corrective measure to grave precedent set by Trump ruling.
Congress aiming to assert authority in determining application of federal criminal laws through bill, reacting to Supreme Court conservative majority's ruling granting Trump immunity from criminal prosecution while in office.
Biden calls for overhaul of Supreme Court and constitutional amendment limiting executive branch power, supporting legislation to deny presidents immunity from federal criminal acts, in response to Trump ruling impacting DOJ case.
Biden and VP Harris dissenting current ruling, emphasizing the nation's foundations of equality before the law, as fear for democracy rises over potentially unrestricted presidential power revealed by the Supreme Court decision.
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