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Legal experts on the immunity ruling [For the best experience, read in browser.]( July 2, 2024 We’re unpacking yesterday’s long-awaited Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity and [how it impacts Donald Trump’s criminal cases](, with help from [Neal Katyal]( and other legal experts. We’ll also share the results of yesterday’s poll about Joe Biden — and I asked [Brian Goldsmith what's going on behind the scenes](. And if you feel worried right now (can’t imagine why), we’ve got [tips for managing anxiety](. As always, thanks for waking up with us.   In the News [A graphic of Donald Trump raising his fist in front of the Supreme Court]( KCM/Getty Images "Gravely Wrong" In a monumental decision, the Supreme Court gave former President Trump some [sweeping protections against criminal prosecution]( and delayed his federal interference case. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in his majority opinion that Trump and others are shielded from criminal prosecution for “official” acts as president. But the court sent the case back to the trial judge to determine which (if any) of his alleged Jan. 6-related actions are protected. The 6-3 decision was handed down along partisan lines, prompting scathing objections from the liberal justices. “With fear for our democracy, I dissent,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor concluded. President Biden later added his voice to the chorus, saying the ruling sets a "dangerous precedent." He said it "almost certainly means there are virtually no limits to what the president can do." Here’s what experts, including our favorite legal eagle Neal Katyal, had to say about the outcome, plus [what it means for Trump’s other criminal cases.]( [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fpolitics-and-policy%2Fsupreme-court-immunity-ruling-trump%2F   More Stories [Assange stands on balcony of Ecuadorian embassy, with reporters clamoring below]( Getty Images President Biden has reportedly steered clear of top Democrats in Congress since his disastrous debate showing. First Lady Dr. Jill Biden told Vogue that they “will not let those 90 minutes define the four years he’s been president." Brian Goldsmith has more [expert analysis of Biden's precarious position.]( Hurricane Beryl has strengthened to a Category 5 storm and is now heading for Jamaica, bringing "life-threatening winds and dangerous storm surge." At least one person is dead after Beryl flattened entire islands in the Caribbean on Monday. A teenage videogame whiz who spread awareness of his faith online is about to become the Catholic Church's first millennial saint. Carlo Acutis, who died from leukemia at just 15 in 2006, is already known as "God's influencer." Transgender and nonbinary middle-distance runner Nikki Hiltz has qualified for the Olympics after achieving the second-fastest time at Sunday's U.S. women’s 1500-meter trial. "I wanted to run this one for my community,” the 29-year-old said.   We Asked, You Answered Pundits have had plenty to say about the future of Joe Biden's presidential campaign, but we wanted to know how you felt. Of the 600-plus people who participated in our survey, a whopping 49.3% feel President Biden should not remain the Democratic nominee — while 18.2% agree, but think switching candidates at this stage is too risky. But who should be on the ticket, if not Biden? Calif. Gov. 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