Dissent in Trump v United States
By Evelyn Uddin-Khan
"In every use of official power, the president is now a king above the law."
"The court effectively creates a law-free zone around the president."
"The court gives the president all the immunity he asked for and more."
"With fear for our democracy, I dissent."
— Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Dissent in Trump v United States
The author reflects on the threats to democracy under the Trump regime, as previously written about in the Salisbury Post.
Author's summary: Threats to democracy under Trump.