The Supreme Court agrees to hear Trump's presidential immunity claim
The Supreme Court's involvement in the election interference case against Trump will further delay a possible trial in the matter.
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- The Supreme Court will hear Trump's immunity claims in his federal election interference case.
- Special counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump cannot proceed until the court rules.
- The top court's involvement in the matter further delays a possible trial.
The Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it will decide whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity in his federal election interference case, further delaying the high-stakes case.
In a brief order published this week, the top court said it would hear arguments the week of April 22 and issue a ruling on Trump's immunity claim.
Special counsel Jack Smith's case against Trump cannot proceed until the Supreme Court makes its decision, which could take months.
If the court rules against Trump's immunity claims, an eventual trial in that matter would likely coincide with the height of election season. If SCOTUS rules in favor of Trump's arguments, the charges against him would be dropped.
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