In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court is set to decide on whether former President Donald Trump possesses broad presidential immunity that shields him from prosecution for his alleged involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election. This momentous decision comes after the court argued this high-profile case, amongst three others, on the final day of the current term before the summer break.

While two of the cases pertain to Republican-backed state laws aimed at regulating social media platforms and the other focuses on the parameters for companies challenging federal agency rule-making, all eyes remain on the outcome of Trump's case.

Former President Trump was charged by special counsel Jack Smith in August 2023 with participating in three criminal conspiracies. These encompassed efforts to obstruct the electoral vote process, impede the January 6 congressional proceeding, and work against the right to vote and have that vote counted. Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges, arguing that the prosecution is politically motivated to hinder his bid to return to power.

Trump sought to have the case dismissed, asserting that his actions were protected by "absolute immunity" as he was president at the time. He maintained that his actions fell within the realm of official acts that cannot be subject to prosecution. In response, the special counsel's office argued that these official acts should be subject to scrutiny by the criminal justice system.

During oral arguments, the Supreme Court hinted at the possibility of sending the case back to a lower court for evidentiary hearings to determine whether Trump's actions indeed qualify as official acts. Such a decision would inevitably delay the case, and a trial before a jury would likely not take place before the November election.

It is important to note that a separate case involving Trump concluded on Friday, albeit with limited impact on his potential criminal prosecution. In this case relating to Jan. 6 criminal prosecutions, the court delivered a narrow decision.

Apart from the pending case regarding the overturning of the 2020 election, Trump still faces charges in two other ongoing cases. One involves classified documents that were allegedly taken from his possession after leaving office, while the other case involves the efforts of Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis to hold him accountable for his role in overturning the election. The latter case has faced delays due to accusations surrounding a relationship between Willis and a prosecutor she hired.

Meanwhile, a New York jury convicted Trump in May on charges of business document falsification tied to hush money payments made in the final days of the 2016 election. Sentencing for this conviction is scheduled for July 11.

The imminent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's presidential immunity is eagerly awaited by both supporters and critics alike. The decision will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications not only for the former president but also for the interpretation of presidential authority and accountability in future legal proceedings.