"Jack Smith Challenges Trump's Presidential Immunity in Court Filings and Appeals"
Special counsel Jack Smith filed a brief opposing Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity regarding actions taken to overturn the 2020 election results. The brief argues that the Constitution does not grant presidents the power to commit crimes to stay in office and that Trump's acquittal by the Senate does not protect him from criminal liability. The filing comes as Trump faces four criminal indictments, and a three-judge panel is set to hear arguments on the matter on January 9. Earlier, the Supreme Court declined to expedite a ruling on Trump's immunity claim.