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law-and-government2 years ago•3 min saved

"Jack Smith Challenges Trump's Immunity Assertion in Court"

Special counsel Jack Smith has countered former President Donald Trump's claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution in a new court filing, arguing that such immunity would threaten the democratic and constitutional foundation of the Republic. Trump faces charges of conspiring to defraud the United States and obstruct an official proceeding, to which he has pleaded not guilty. The case is awaiting oral arguments in a US appeals court, with Trump's legal team asserting that his actions were within his official capacity as president. However, District Judge Tanya Chutkan has previously rejected Trump's immunity claims, and the Supreme Court has declined to expedite the case.

via CNN|

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us-politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"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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