Trump Appeals to Move Hush Money Case to Federal Court Citing Immunity

The former president's legal team argues that his New York state conviction should be reconsidered under Supreme Court's presidential immunity ruling.

Trump's lawyers filed a 99-page brief with the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking to transfer his New York state criminal case to federal court.
They argue that the jury improperly considered evidence related to Trump's official acts, which should be protected under the Supreme Court's recent presidential immunity decision.
Trump was convicted in May of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records linked to a hush money payment to Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election.
Judge Alvin Hellerstein previously denied the request to move the case, stating the hush money payments were private acts outside presidential duties.
The appeal aims to delay Trump's sentencing, scheduled for November 26, and potentially allow him to dismiss the case if he wins the presidency.