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.