1. United States
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The proposed "No Kings Act" seeks to reassert Congressional authority over determining the applicability of criminal laws, including to Presidents and Vice Presidents. It explicitly states that no President or Vice President is entitled to any form of immunity from criminal prosecution unless specified by Congress. The Act would also limit the Supreme Court's jurisdiction over certain criminal cases involving the President or Vice President, preventing the Court from dismissing charges or overturning convictions on grounds that the alleged criminal acts were within the official duties of the office. This legislation responds to the recent Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. United States, which declared that the President has at least presumptive immunity from prosecution for official acts. The No Kings Act aims to overturn this decision and clearly establish that no President is above the law when it comes to criminal conduct. Congress should act swiftly to reaffirm its authority in this matter and prevent any President from evading accountability under the criminal justice system. The American system of government was founded on the principle of rejecting monarchy and ensuring no individual is treated as a sovereign ruler. Passage of the No Kings Act would uphold this core democratic value.