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- Nineteen former military officials opposed Trump's immunity bid in a Supreme Court amicus brief.
- Trump, facing felony charges, claims 'absolute immunity' from prosecution of events from his presidency.
- The brief argues immunity could hurt public trust, security, and the rule of law.
Nineteen former military officials argue in a US Supreme Court amicus brief that offering legal immunity to former President Donald Trump could cause irreparable damage.
"The rule of law is critical to the military's mission and to the people's trust in the armed forces," the former military leaders, which included nine generals, six admirals, and four service secretaries, wrote in a brief filed April 8.