Supreme Court Kicks Trump Immunity Case Back Down to Lower Court, All But Ends Chance of Trial Before Election
SCOTUS' decision buys critical time for the GOP nominee and convicted felon
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The Supreme Court kicked Donald Trump’s presidential immunity arguments down to a lower court on Monday, effectively pushing a potential criminal trial on charges that the former president tried to overturn the 2020 election well past the November election.
The majority opinion, written by Chief Justice John Roberts, said the Washington District court must determine what of Donald Trump’s alleged conduct is immune from prosecution. The brief said the lower court’s decision, which rejected Trump’s immunity claims outright, lacked “factual analysis” and would require further briefing.
“BIG WIN FOR OUR CONSTITUTION AND DEMOCRACY,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!”
Trump’s lawyers said the ruling undermines special prosecutor Jack Smith’s case – and could also impact his classified documents charges based in Florida.
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