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Supreme Court Urged to Rule on Trump’s Immunity Claim Amid Legal Challenges

Special Counsel Jack Smith emphasizes the urgency and uniqueness of the case, as Trump faces a separate hush money trial next week.

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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 02: Former President Donald Trump speaks to guests at a rally on April 02, 2024 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. At the rally, Trump spoke next to an empty lectern on the stage and challenged President Joe Biden to debate him. The Wisconsin primary is being held today.
Donald Trump pictured at Trump National Doral Miami on April 07, 2024 in Doral, Florida. Potential jurors won't be asked about their voting records in Trump's upcoming Stormy Daniels hush money case.
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Overview

  • Special Counsel Jack Smith urges the Supreme Court to expedite ruling on Trump's immunity claim, emphasizing the unique severity of the alleged crimes.
  • Oral arguments before the Supreme Court are set for April 25, with a decision potentially impacting Trump's trial timeline.
  • Trump faces a New York hush money trial next week, with attempts to delay the trial rejected by appellate judges.
  • The hush money trial involves 34 counts of falsifying business records related to payments to Stormy Daniels.
  • Public opinion largely opposes Trump's presidential immunity claims, with 70% believing former presidents should not be immune from prosecution.