Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president
Updated April 25, 2024 at 3:33 PM ET A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical of granting a president blanket immunity from prosecution for criminal acts. But it was unclear whether the court would act swiftly to resolve the case against former President Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee for president. The justices pushed […]
217 Today: What’s Happening in Champaign-Urbana Apr. 25 – Apr. 28
Thursday, April 25, 2025 Today’s headlines: Republicans in the Illinois House introduced a new bill that could increase the penalty for people who protest on some busy roadways. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and other elected officials say they’re skeptical about the Chicago Bears’ plans for a new lakefront stadium. Illinois sophomore golfer Ryan Voois won […]
NPR Special Coverage: Supreme Court oral arguments – Trump vs U.S.
On Thursday, April 25, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in the case of Trump vs. the United States. Before the court will be the question of whether a former President has immunity from prosecution for official acts committed while that President was in office. Don’t miss NPR’s live Special […]