Comment Section for Opinion | The Supreme Court Should Not Come Between Trump and Voters - The New York Times

This New York Times opinion piece by Melissa Murray and Andrew Weissmann, co-authors of "The Trump Indictments: The Historic Charging Documents With Commentary," expresses concern over the Supreme Court's decision to review ex-president Donald Trump's immunity-appeal case. The authors argue that this review not only delays Trump's legal accountability but also undermines core democratic values. They highlight that the delay may deny citizens the chance to observe the criminal justice system's way of resolving disputed facts during a trial. The authors contrast the American situation with other countries where former leaders have been held accountable through the court system. They warn of the dangers of undermining judicial authority, citing examples of democracies that have fallen due to leaders overriding institutional checks and balances. They urge the Supreme Court to act quickly to preserve the judiciary's role in a constitutional democracy. If the Supreme Court resolves the immunity issue promptly, the federal election interference case against Trump can proceed. The authors argue for a swift trial so that voters can be informed about any potential election-interference activities before the 2024 election. They caution that the Supreme Court's delay in reviewing the immunity issue risks turning the U.S. democracy into a mere semblance of a legal system without actual checks on the executive branch.