Trump's Lawyers Argue for Immunity in Election Subversion Case

The Supreme Court declines to expedite a decision, leaving the question to the appeals court, while the Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from presidency under the insurrection clause.

• Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have argued in a filing with the US Court of Appeals that he should be granted immunity from prosecution regarding his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, stating that he was acting within his official duties.
• The Supreme Court has declined to expedite a decision on the immunity question, leaving it to the appeals court, which is set to hear arguments on January 9.
• Trump's lawyers contend that under the Constitution, he cannot be criminally prosecuted for conduct for which he was already impeached, but then acquitted, by Congress.
• The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled that Trump is disqualified from holding the presidency under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause, a decision that is likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court.
• Trump faces four indictments, including charges accusing him of working to overturn the results of the 2020 election ahead of the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol by his supporters on January 6, 2021.

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