Although presidents have some immunity, the Supreme Court ruled against former president Donald Trump's "absolute immunity" claims.

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But conservative Justice Samuel Alito said during the argument that the text of Trump's proclamation announcing the ban "does not look at all like a Muslim ban."

The Supreme Court has announced it is split on President Barack Obama’s plan to shield millions of undocumented immigrants living illegally in the US.