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Posted On: 12/12/2023 5:29:23 AM
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The special counsel prosecuting Donald Trump for alleged criminal interference in the 2020 election asked the Supreme Court on Monday to quickly hear an appeal on whether Trump is protected in the case by presidential immunity.
The request by special counsel Jack Smith seeks to fast-track an answer to that question before Trump’s scheduled March trial date in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.
If the Supreme Court takes the case, its ultimate ruling could determine whether Trump faces significant criminal exposure over his conduct on the heels of the 2020 election as he seeks the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The court later Monday ordered Trump and his lawyers to respond to Smith’s petition by Dec. 20. Trump’s spokesman said he objects to the idea of the high court taking the case now.
The request by special counsel Jack Smith seeks to fast-track an answer to that question before Trump’s scheduled March trial date in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.
If the Supreme Court takes the case, its ultimate ruling could determine whether Trump faces significant criminal exposure over his conduct on the heels of the 2020 election as he seeks the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
The court later Monday ordered Trump and his lawyers to respond to Smith’s petition by Dec. 20. Trump’s spokesman said he objects to the idea of the high court taking the case now.
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