Justice Jackson Raises Concerns Over Supreme Court's Ruling on Trump's Immunity, Questions Fairness in Giving Trump Special Treatment

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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed her concerns about the Supreme Court's ruling that granted former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for actions taken while in office. In an interview, Jackson suggested that the decision gives Trump special treatment. The ruling, split along ideological lines, offers broad legal protections to former presidents but stops short of granting absolute immunity. Jackson also acknowledged the possibility of election-related cases reaching the Supreme Court, stating she is as prepared as possible.

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00:00It's Benzinga, and here's what's on the block.

00:03Supreme Court Justice Katonji Brown Jackson expressed her concerns about the Supreme Court's

00:07ruling that granted former President Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for actions

00:11taken while in office.

00:13Jackson suggested in an interview that the decision gives Trump special treatment.

00:17The ruling, split along ideological lines, offers broad legal protections to former presidents,

00:22but stops short of granting absolute immunity.

00:25Jackson also acknowledged the possibility of election-related cases reaching the Supreme

00:29Court, stating she is as prepared as possible.

00:32For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

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