"Trump's Immunity Bid Faces Challenge as Judges and Conservatives Weigh In"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
The U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Columbia has notified Donald Trump and Special Counsel Jack Smith to be ready to discuss amicus briefs in a case regarding Trump's alleged actions to overturn the 2020 election results. This notice is unusual and indicates the court's interest in a broad array of arguments. An amicus brief filed by American Oversight argues that the court lacks jurisdiction for Trump's appeal and suggests the case should return to trial. Trump maintains his claim to absolute immunity, which has been previously rejected by Judge Tanya Chutkan. The court's focus on the amicus briefs suggests a thorough examination of the presidential immunity issues at stake.