"Appeals Court Challenged to Dismiss Trump's Presidential Immunity Plea"

Special counsel Jack Smith has filed an 80-page brief urging the appeals court to dismiss former President Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in his federal election interference case. Trump's lawyers argue that a president cannot be criminally prosecuted for official acts without impeachment and conviction by the Senate. However, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that immunity does not protect Trump from the charges. The appeals court, with Judges Henderson, Childs, and Pan, will hear arguments on January 9, potentially delaying the trial set for March 4. Trump faces four counts of criminal conduct for allegedly trying to overturn his election loss and maintains his entitlement to immunity.