What was the Court's decision in United States v. Nixon (1974) and how did the decision uphold the idea that even the President of the United States is not above the nation's laws?

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Brice Hale

8 October, 14:40

What was the Court's decision in United States v. Nixon (1974) and how did the decision uphold the idea that even the President of the United States is not above the nation's laws?

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Felipe Haynes · Answer 1

The Supreme Court ruled against Nixon, 8-0, the decision upheld the idea because it showed that no one had immunity from a court ruling, including the highest rank of the military, the President and the face of the government.