Constitutional Amendment to Counter Supreme Court's Presidential Immunity Ruling
Proposed amendment seeks to ensure no president is above the law, challenging recent Supreme Court decision.
- Rep. Joe Morelle introduced the amendment to overturn the Supreme Court's Trump v. U.S. ruling.
- The amendment has garnered support from 49 co-sponsors, including constitutional expert Rep. Jamie Raskin.
- The proposal aims to eliminate presidential immunity for criminal acts and prevent self-pardons.
- Legal experts and advocacy groups argue the amendment is crucial to uphold democratic principles.
- Ratification would require supermajorities in Congress and state legislatures, posing significant challenges.