The court filing was the latest development in a battle between Mr. Trump and the special counsel, Jack Smith, over whether the former president can be prosecuted for his actions while in office.
Tag: Immunity from Prosecution
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When Will Trump Stand Trial? Supreme Court Order May Help Him Delay.
The former president’s claim that he is immune from prosecution will now be taken up by a federal appeals court — and could end up back in front of the justices within weeks.
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Case on Trump’s Immunity Defense for Now
Jack Smith, the special counsel prosecuting former President Donald J. Trump, had urged the justices to move with extraordinary speed, bypassing a federal appeals court.
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Trump Pushes Pro-Police Agenda, With a Big Exception: His Criminal Cases
Long a loud supporter of the police, Donald Trump is floating new protections for them. At the same time, he is raging against law enforcement officials who have brought felony charges against him.