"Appeals Court Urged to Dismiss Trump's Immunity Plea in Election Inquiry"

Federal prosecutors have urged an appeals court to dismiss former President Donald J. Trump's claim of immunity regarding charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election. The special counsel, Jack Smith, argues that no constitutional grounds exist to exempt a former president from federal criminal law, especially for actions that undermine democratic processes. The case, which raises unprecedented legal questions about presidential immunity, is on an accelerated schedule, with oral arguments set for January 9. This legal battle also has implications for the timing of the trial in relation to the 2024 election.