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Supreme Court Declines to Fast-Track Trump Immunity Decision in Federal Case

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By Web Desk Published December 23, 2023 2 Min Read
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The United States Supreme Court has declined Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to fast-track a decision on former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity from federal prosecution for alleged offences committed during his presidency.

The United States Supreme Court verdict, without explanation or dissent, potentially delays Trump’s trial and represents a significant setback for Smith, who sought an immediate resolution of this pivotal issue in his criminal case against Trump for election subversion.

Trump’s legal team argued against the Supreme Court taking the case, cautioning against haste in a politically charged context. They maintained that the case’s political nature required careful consideration, not rapid adjudication.

BREAKING: Supreme Court rejects special counsel Jack Smith’s request to fast-track arguments on whether Donald Trump has immunity from federal prosecution pic.twitter.com/aU1zDmekMx

— MSNBC (@MSNBC) December 22, 2023

Despite the Supreme Court’s refusal to expedite the process, Trump reaffirmed his belief in his presidential immunity on social media, eagerly anticipating the upcoming arguments in the DC Circuit Court of Appeals.

Ongoing Legal Proceedings and Double Jeopardy Concerns

The Supreme Court’s decision follows an appeal from Trump’s team regarding District Judge Tanya Chutkan’s ruling, which dismissed their arguments for dismissing the criminal indictment based on immunity. With procedural deadlines on hold during the appeal, Smith’s team attempted to bypass the appellate court, emphasizing the urgency of resolving Trump’s immunity claims.

Additionally, the legal debate includes whether Trump’s impeachment trial acquittal shields him from further criminal prosecution for the same alleged actions, a concept known as double jeopardy. Smith has contested Trump’s assertions of being unfairly rushed to trial, insisting that these claims lack merit.

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