Editorial: The New York Times

• The Supreme Court granted 'absolute immunity' from prosecution to official acts central to the presidency in a 6-to-3 ruling, making it much harder to prosecute such acts.
• The immediate effect was to indefinitely delay the prosecution of Donald Trump for his attempt to overturn the 2020 election.
• The ruling creates a 'law-free zone' for presidents, which increases the risk of power abuse.
• The ruling significantly raises the stakes of the upcoming elections, as the president can act even more decisively in his second term.

Conclusion: The decision represents a serious threat to the Constitution and governance in the United States, effectively placing the president above the law, undermining the principles of a rule-based government.

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