"Trump's Battle for Immunity in Election Case Faces Intense Scrutiny and Skepticism"

Former President Donald J. Trump's lawyers have submitted their final written argument to a federal appeals court, seeking to grant Trump immunity from charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. They argue that a long-standing tradition of not prosecuting presidents for official acts supports the claim of executive immunity and warn of potential politically motivated prosecutions against future presidents. The case, which has significant legal implications regarding the criminal liability of former presidents, is currently on hold pending the resolution of the immunity issue. The trial is scheduled to begin in early March, but Trump's legal team is attempting to delay it, potentially until after the 2024 election. The appeals court, consisting of judges appointed by both Presidents George H.W. Bush and Biden, will hear the case next week.