The ruling granted presidents immunity, benefiting Trump and impacting Justice Department independence by overturning decades of policies to prevent political interference.
Chief Justice Roberts' opinion deemed former President Trump immune from prosecution, emphasizing presidential authority in directing Justice Department actions without congressional or court regulation.
Historical policies post-Watergate aimed to ensure DOJ independence, but the recent ruling may jeopardize this independence by enabling presidential influence on criminal cases and department officials.
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