Trump immunity, parent guilt & friends of the court

A special preview of tomorrow's newsletter US Edition - Today's top story: Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity [View in browser]( US Edition | 6 February 2024 [The Conversation] [The Conversation]( It’s been a newsy day. Our editors published stories on a federal appeals court ruling on former President Donald Trump’s immunity, a preview of Thursday’s case at the Supreme Court regarding his eligibility to be on the ballot in Colorado, and an analysis of a decision with far-reaching implications for the criminal responsibility of parents of mass shooters. So we thought we’d send you a special preview of tomorrow’s newsletter. Please reply and let us know what you think of this email. Joel Abrams Director of Digital Strategy and Outreach Donald Trump speaks after the appeals court hearing on his claim of immunity from prosecution on Jan. 9, 2024, in Washington. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images [Trump was not king and can be prosecuted for crimes committed while president: Appeals court places limits on immunity]( Claire Wofford, College of Charleston Donald Trump has claimed he is immune from prosecution for actions he took as part of his job as president. An appeals court unanimously disagreed, allowing the many prosecutions of Trump to proceed. Jennifer Crumbley enters the Michigan courtroom during her trial on involuntary manslaughter charges on Feb. 5, 2024. Bill Pugliano/Getty Images [Michigan mother convicted of manslaughter for school shootings by her son – after buying him a gun and letting him keep it unsecured]( Thaddeus Hoffmeister, University of Dayton Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty for a school shooting committed by her son; the father faces trial next. US President Donald Trump speaks to supporters from the Ellipse near the White House on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images [More than 78 ‘friends’ of the Supreme Court offer advice on the 14th Amendment and Trump’s eligibility]( Wayne Unger, Quinnipiac University 34 groups filed briefs with the Supreme Court in favor of keeping Donald Trump on the ballot, 30 favored disqualifying him as an insurrectionist, and 14 simply added legal information to the record. More from our archive on these stories - [Supreme Court heads into uncharted, dangerous territory as it considers Trump insurrection case]( - [Why treason is a key topic in Trump’s 14th Amendment appeal to the Supreme Court]( - [Trump claims Constitution gives him immunity − here’s why judges and the Supreme Court may not agree]( - [Supreme Court word-count limits for lawyers, explained in 1,026 words]( - [Michigan school shooting shows how violence can transition from online threats to real-world tragedy]( - - More of The Conversation Like this newsletter? You might be interested in our weekly and biweekly emails: • [Weekly Highlights]( • [Science Editors' Picks]( • [This Week in Religion]( • [Politics Weekly]( • [Global Perspectives]( • [Global Economy & Business]( Follow us on social media: • [Threads]( • [Bluesky]( • [Mastodon]( • [Post.news]( • [LinkedIn]( • [Instagram]( • [Facebook]( • Or [get a daily text from us]( - - About The Conversation We're a nonprofit news organization dedicated to [helping academic experts share ideas with the public](. We can give away our articles thanks to the help of foundations, universities and readers like you. [Donate now to support research-based journalism]( [The Conversation]( You’re receiving this newsletter from [The Conversation]( 303 Wyman Street, Suite 300 Waltham, MA 02451 [Forward to a friend]( • [Unsubscribe](