No Kings Act
S 4973, the "No Kings Act," removes presidential and vice presidential immunity from federal criminal prosecution, requiring such cases to be handled in federal district courts with appeals limited to the D.C. Circuit. The bill specifically bars the Supreme Court from reviewing cases involving claims of presidential immunity for official acts, including dismissals of indictments or overturning convictions. It directly affects current and former presidents and vice presidents by subjecting them to the same federal criminal accountability as all other citizens. Key provisions prevent courts from considering whether alleged crimes were part of official duties unless Congress specifies otherwise, and clarify that state criminal laws remain applicable.
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Introduced Aug 1, 2024
Last action Sep 9, 2024
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Aug 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (text: CR S5781-5782)
upper
Aug 1, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 36 co-sponsors
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Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
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Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Angus S. King, Jr.
IIndependent
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Ben Ray Luján
DDemocratic
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Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
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Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
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Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
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Cory A. Booker
DDemocratic
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