Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in the President Trump immunity case:

 

“Today’s decision marks a dark departure from a foundational pillar of our democracy – that no person is above the law. By ruling that a president has absolute immunity from prosecution for official actions while simultaneously refusing to draw a clear line between what constitutes official and unofficial actions, the conservative majority on the Supreme Court has elevated the presidency to a ‘law-free zone.’ We are a country built on the rule of law – not a nation of kings or dictators. I fear for the vitality and strength of our democracy after today’s decision. A future president could be empowered to inflict irreparable harm on our nation with this level of immunity.”