Supreme Court says Trump has absolute immunity for official acts only

The decision likely ensures that the case against Trump won’t be tried before the election, and then only if he is not reelected.

Houston Public Media

The U.S. has found itself in unfamiliar territory after former President Donald Trump was convicted of a felony, begging the question: if a convicted felon can still run for president, why can't others with similar convictions vote?

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Could Donald Trump’s felony conviction help expand voting rights for Texans convicted of felonies?

In Texas, people serving out their felony convictions won't be able to participate in the upcoming presidential election. However, former President Donald Trump's campaign for the White House has been seemingly unimpeded by his recent felony convictions.

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Donald Trump Headed 'Directly to Conviction' for Jan. 6: Legal Analyst

"I fully expect him to be convicted, thereby losing much of his current support in the polls," Laurence Tribe wrote Friday.

Newsweek