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legalpolitics2 years ago

"Jack Smith Counters Trump's Immunity Claim with His Own Past Arguments, Legal Experts Anticipate Swift Defeat"

Legal experts suggest that Donald Trump's presidential immunity defense in his election interference case is likely to fail. Former Trump White House lawyer Jim Schultz predicts the D.C. Circuit Court will swiftly reject the immunity claim. Special Counsel Jack Smith's recent filing argues against the notion of "absolute immunity" for presidents, stating it would allow them to commit crimes to stay in office, which is contrary to the Founders' intentions. The Supreme Court has already declined an expedited ruling on the matter, and legal analysts believe Smith's filing is a strategic move to expedite the case and counter Trump's delay tactics.

via Yahoo! Voices|
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politicslegal2 years ago

"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.

via NBC News|
##appealscourt#electioninterferencecase
us-politics2 years ago

"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.

via The New York Times|
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