Overview

• 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.