Supreme Court to Review Trump's Claim of Immunity Amid Election Charges
February 28, 2024The US Supreme Court is set to review former President Donald Trump's claim of immunity regarding charges from the 2020 election aftermath and the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
A federal appeals court had previously dismissed Trump's immunity claim, which allowed legal proceedings against him to advance.
Trump's attorneys have sought to postpone the Supreme Court's review on his immunity, while the special prosecutor has pushed for the trial to continue without delay.
The Supreme Court hearing is on the docket for late April, with a decision anticipated a few weeks thereafter.
If the Supreme Court decides in favor of Trump, it may terminate the election fraud case against him in Washington and affect his upcoming criminal trial in New York on hush money charges.
Trump is facing a total of 91 charges across four distinct criminal cases, with the Washington case being only one component of his legal challenges.
The Supreme Court's ruling holds critical implications for Trump's legal jeopardy and could substantially influence his political ambitions.
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The New York Times • Feb 28, 2024
Supreme Court to Hear Trump’s Immunity Claim, With Arguments Set for AprilThe Guardian • Feb 28, 2024
Supreme court to hear Trump immunity claim in election interference caseBBC News • Feb 28, 2024
Top US court will rule on Trump immunity claimsInsider • Feb 28, 2024
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