Special Counsel Opposes Trump's 'Frivolous' Immunity Claim in Classified Documents Case

Prosecutors urge court to dismiss former president's immunity defense, highlighting efforts to obstruct document retrieval.

Special counsel Jack Smith opposes former President Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the classified documents case, urging the court to dismiss it as 'frivolous'.
Trump is charged with unlawfully retaining classified documents after leaving office, with prosecutors highlighting his efforts to obstruct their retrieval.
Prosecutors draw sharp distinctions between Trump's case and the investigations into Biden and other public figures, emphasizing Trump's unique obstruction efforts.
Smith's filings refute Trump's defenses, including his entitlement to possess the documents under the Presidential Records Act and claims of selective prosecution.
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Trump's broader claim of immunity from prosecution for official acts, which could impact the trial's timeline.