1. United States
2. N.C.
3. Letter

The proposed No Kings Act reasserts the constitutional authority of Congress to determine the applicability of criminal laws, including for presidents and vice presidents. It clarifies that no president or vice president is entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution unless explicitly specified by Congress. The bill imposes limitations on the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction over matters related to presidential criminal immunity. This legislation is a direct response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. United States, which incorrectly declared that the president has absolute immunity for conduct within his constitutional authority and a presumptive immunity for all official acts. The bill seeks to overturn this decision and reaffirm that no individual, including the president, is above the law. The No Kings Act is a necessary measure to uphold the fundamental principle of equal justice under the law. By ensuring that presidents and vice presidents are not exempt from criminal accountability, it reinforces the critical system of checks and balances enshrined in the Constitution. No person should be shielded from legal consequences simply by virtue of holding high office. This bill is crucial to maintaining the integrity of the rule of law and preventing a dangerous consolidation of power.