217 Today: Supreme Court appears skeptical of blanket immunity for a former president

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The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether a president enjoys broad immunity from criminal prosecution after leaving office.
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Friday, April 26, 2024

Today’s headlines:

  • The annual Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend is underway
  • There’s an effort underway in Illinois to decriminalize paid, consensual sex work between adults.
  • A new report finds Black people in Illinois are nearly eight times more likely to experience homelessness than white people.
  • President Joe Biden signed legislation that forces Tiktok’s China-based parent company to sell the app within one year or face a ban in the United States.

In today’s deep dive — the Supreme Court heard arguments yesterday about whether a president enjoys broad immunity from criminal prosecution after leaving office.

217 Today is produced by Stephanie Mosqueda. Reporting contributed by Reginald Hardwick, Jade Marceau, Alex Degman, Mae Antar and Nina Totenburg.

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Stephanie Mosqueda

Stephanie Mosqueda is a senior majoring in journalism at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with minors in Spanish and public relations. She is the 217 Today producer and a reporter for the Illinois Student Newsroom.