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Supreme Court to Hear Trump's Immunity Claim in Landmark Case

The Supreme Court's decision to hear Donald Trump's immunity claim adds a significant chapter to the former president's legal saga, with implications for the 2024 presidential election.

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FILE - Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to reporters Friday, June 9, 2023, in Washington. The judge presiding over the federal prosecution of former President Donald Trump takes the bench in the case for the first time this week as she and lawyers for both sides discuss the procedures for handling classified information in the case. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) ORG XMIT: WX178
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court will hear arguments in late April on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for actions taken during his term.
  • Trump faces 91 criminal charges in four different courtrooms, including allegations of falsifying business records, conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, and mishandling classified documents.
  • The case has sparked debate over the boundaries of presidential immunity and its impact on the American legal system.
  • Legal experts and historians view the trial as a defining moment in American history, highlighting its significance beyond the legal realm.
  • The outcome of the Supreme Court's decision could delay Trump's trial in the District of Columbia, affecting the timing of the 2024 presidential election.