"Appeals Court Challenges Trump's Immunity in Election and Civil Suits"

Special Counsel Jack Smith has contested former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the U.S. Court of Appeals, arguing that such immunity is dangerous, especially when the former President is accused of criminal actions aimed at overturning election results. Smith's filing emphasizes the urgency of resolving the case due to its significant implications for democracy and the presidency. The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to expedite the review of the immunity claim, allowing the appeals process to proceed first in the lower court.