Trump's Legal Team Moves to Dismiss Jan. 6 Charges Citing Supreme Court Rulings

Trump's lawyers argue that recent Supreme Court decisions undermine charges related to the 2020 election subversion case.

Trump's legal team filed a motion to dismiss charges, citing the Supreme Court's Fischer v. United States decision, which narrows the scope of obstruction charges.
The Supreme Court's ruling requires prosecutors to prove intent to tamper with documents, impacting the charges against Trump for obstructing an official proceeding.
Trump's attorneys also argue presidential immunity, referencing a Supreme Court decision that may protect him from prosecution for official acts.
Special Counsel Jack Smith's recent filing details Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, despite knowing he lost.
Legal experts contend that the Justice Department's actions comply with court orders, despite Trump's claims of election interference.