Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Immunity Claim, Paves Way for Trial

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to not hear Trump's appeal on immunity could significantly impact his 2024 presidential campaign.

• The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity' from prosecution for actions surrounding the Jan. 6 insurrection.
• Trump is expected to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially delaying the start of his trial.
• The Supreme Court also heard arguments on whether states could remove Trump from ballots under the 14th Amendment's insurrection clause.
• Justices appeared to lean towards allowing Trump on the ballot, emphasizing a need for a uniform federal approach to enforcement.
• The legal battles surrounding Trump's eligibility and immunity claims are central to his 2024 presidential campaign.

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