Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin criticized the Supreme Court for taking up former President Donald Trump’s immunity case, expressing concern that it could delay Trump’s trial. Trump's lawyers argue that he is immune from prosecution due to his actions as president. The Supreme Court agreed to consider the case, which could potentially impact the timing of Trump's trial. Durbin also voiced unease about Israel's policies in its war against Hamas, calling for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid for Palestinians.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review whether former President Trump has immunity in the election interference case, sparking criticism from liberal media pundits and Democrats who described the decision as "supreme arrogance." Some pundits suggested that the court's move was influenced by a desire to protect conservative-leaning justices' retirement prospects under a potential Trump reelection. The case has been fast-tracked, with oral arguments set for late April and a ruling expected by late June, putting Trump's criminal trial on hold.
Special counsel Jack Smith urged the U.S. Supreme Court to allow the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump to proceed to trial without further delay, as Trump's team seeks a pause in the case to consider his immunity from prosecution for official acts in the White House. Prosecutors argue that the case has unique national importance and should not be further delayed, while Trump's lawyers claim he is shielded from prosecution for acts within his official duties as president. The Supreme Court's decision on whether to take up the immunity issue could determine the trial's timeline.
Special counsel Jack Smith urged the Supreme Court to reject former President Donald J. Trump's request to pause an appeals court ruling in the case regarding alleged criminal efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The court's decision on whether to pause the ruling will determine if trial proceedings can resume while the Supreme Court considers whether to hear a petition seeking review of the ruling itself. Any significant delays in the federal election-interference case could impact the 2024 campaign season or extend past the election.
The Supreme Court has given special counsel Jack Smith one week to respond to former President Donald Trump's emergency application seeking to halt an appeals court decision rejecting Trump's claim of immunity from criminal charges. The trial, initially set for March 4, remains paused, and depending on the court's decision, it could potentially impact the 2024 campaign. Trump's lawyer argues for a deliberate approach, citing potential interference in the election, while the Court of Appeals previously rejected Trump's immunity claim. If the justices deny Trump's request, pretrial proceedings will resume in the federal district court in Washington.
