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The Supreme Court is set to decide if Donald Trump can claim immunity in the federal investigation into election fraud led by special counsel Jack Smith. The court plans to expedite the case and hear arguments the week of April 22. However, the high court has ordered that a lower court ruling against Trump remain on hold until its decision is made, potentially delaying the federal trial by 3-5 months.
Supreme Court to Decide on Trump’s Claim of Immunity in Federal Investigation
The Supreme Court will rule on whether Donald Trump can assert immunity in the federal probe into election fraud conducted by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The court agreed to fast-track the case, scheduling arguments for the week of April 22.
A lower court’s ruling against Trump’s claim of immunity remains suspended while the Supreme Court reviews the case, effectively stalling the federal trial. The case will likely face a delay of another 3-5 months.
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