Supreme Court's Role in Trump Trial and Election Prosecutions

The United States Supreme Court has agreed to decide on an expedited basis whether to address Donald Trump's immunity from criminal prosecution in the Jan. 6 case. Additionally, the Supreme Court has accepted a case from another Jan. 6 defendant that could potentially eliminate two of the four counts under which Trump was charged. While these cases may cause some delay, they are expected to ultimately be resolved in the government's favor, allowing Trump's prosecution to proceed without significant delay. The trial is estimated to start in May or June, well before the 2024 election.