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Special Counsel Moves to Dismiss Trump's Immunity Claims in Documents Case

Jack Smith argues against former President Trump's immunity in the Mar-a-Lago documents case, emphasizing the charges relate to post-presidency conduct.

  • Special Counsel Jack Smith has responded to motions to dismiss the Florida documents case, arguing against Trump's claims of presidential immunity.
  • Trump's lawyers argue for dismissal based on the Presidential Records Act and claims of immunity, despite the charged conduct occurring after his presidency.
  • Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, has agreed to hear motions to dismiss, while the Supreme Court is set to review Trump's immunity argument in another case.
  • Prosecutors seek to use sealed documents from Washington D.C. in the Florida case, requesting Judge Cannon to unseal them for evidence.
  • Smith's team emphasizes that the charges are based on Trump's conduct after leaving office, challenging the basis for his immunity claims.
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