Protective Shield.. Presidential Immunity Gives Trump Chance to Evade Trials
Trump's victory in presidential elections represents a dramatic shift in the course of his legal cases, potentially freezing judicial prosecutions throughout his term
November 6, 2024, 10:46 pm

Protective Shield.. Presidential Immunity Gives Trump Chance to Evade Trials

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Donald Trump's historic victory in the U.S. presidential election raises deep questions about the fate of criminal cases against him, as his return to the White House provides potential legal protection, allowing him the opportunity to seek dismissal of charges or delay their resolution for years.

USA Today quoted legal experts confirming Trump's right to pardon himself, despite ongoing legal debate on this point, especially with his insistence on describing the prosecutions as "political."

Article Two of the U.S. Constitution grants the president authority to pardon federal crimes, while state cases remain outside his jurisdiction. Department of Justice documents issued in 2000 indicated the unconstitutionality of imprisoning a sitting president, considering it an obstacle to exercising executive power.

New York Judge Juan Merchan retains the right to proceed with Trump's trial in the Stormy Daniels payment case, with the possibility of reducing the sentence or postponing its implementation until the end of his presidential term. Legal experts told USA Today that it would be difficult to implement any punishment that conflicts with Trump's presidential duties, such as imprisonment.

The possibility of postponing Georgia state charges looms based on the Constitution's sovereignty clause, while a pardon from Republican Governor Brian Kemp remains a possible option. This unprecedented situation places the American judicial system before a historic challenge in balancing the principle of rule of law with the president's constitutional immunity.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”