“Nobody(?) Is Above the Law”
1. Supreme Court on Presidential Immunity
In Trump v. United States (July 1, 2024), Supreme Court ruled presidents have absolute criminal immunity for core constitutional acts, (presumptive immunity) for other official actions, BUT NO IMMUNITY for unofficial acts.
Critics argue - this ruling undermines accountability and the very heart of the rule of law.
Reddit,Facebook, American Civil Liberties Union, Wikipedia
President Joe Biden reacted sharply:
“No one, no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States.”
PBS+1
2. Politicization of Justice Under Trump
Experts warn: President Trump’s second term is seen as a systematic partisan use of the Department of Justice.
Examples: firing investigative staff; pardoning January 6 rioters; targeting critics; targeting rivals; atttempting to weaken judicial independence.
Observers say this trend is eroding democratic norms and the even the fact the law applies equally to all.
Wikipedia, The Washington, The Guardian
3. Oversight Push from Democrats
Senator Adam Schiff, a vocal Trump critic, has spearheaded legislation to create an Inspector General for the Executive Office of the President.
This a measure designed to protect oversight and reinforce that no one, including the president, is beyond scrutiny.
4. Accountability for Jack Smith
Even the prosecutors aren’t above the law.
The Office of Special Counsel is investigating former Special Counsel Jack Smith under the Hatch Act for allegedly timing criminal investigations to impact the 2024 election.
The phrase rings especially poignant here—no matter how high your station, the law still applies.
The Guardian, The Washington Post, NYPost.com
| Topic | How “Nobody Is Above the Law” Applies |
|---|---|
| Supreme Court Ruling | Limits prosecutorial oversight for presidents—sparking backlash |
| Justice System Use | DOJ actions under Trump seen as politicized, blurring rule-of-law |
| Legislative Action | Schiff’s IG bill seeks to institutionalize accountability |
| Legal Scrutiny | Jack Smith’s probe shows the law applies to prosecutors too |
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