Trump immunity case: What the Supreme Court ruling means for his Jan. 6 trial

In a 6-3 opinion released Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump – and all presidents – have absolute immunity from prosecution for any acts committed in an official capacity while in the office of the presidency. The opinion also noted that presidents have no immunity for unofficial acts. 

Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court

A divided Supreme Court says Donald Trump enjoys immunity for official acts of the presidency, but not unofficial acts. It will now be up to a lower court to decide which of Trump's alleged crimes were part of his official powers.