The United States Supreme Court denied Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's request for an expedited ruling on the presidential immunity invoked by Donald Trump in the proceedings against him for assaulting Congress on January 6, 2021. Smith had requested an evaluation of the existence or other immunity on an expedited basis bypassing the procedure. ordinary […]

there Supreme Court of the United States Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's request for expedited ruling on the presidential immunity he invoked was denied Donald Trump In the lawsuit filed against himAssault on Congress Follower January 6, 2021. Smith had requested an urgent assessment of the existence or absence of immunity, bypassing the normal procedure that is followed Courts of appealQuoting from Trial A Richard Nixon In 1974, the Supreme Court forced the former president to hand over White House documents.

As usual, the judges did not publicly justify the ruling. The refusal of the expedited examination represents a victory for the businessman who requested a decision to this effect: at this point, in fact, the start of the trial in Washington is likely to be postponed. After March 4, 2024“, the day before”Super Tuesday“From the Republican primaries, the day on which the largest number of states go to vote. Trump, who is running for a new term as president, is seeking to postpone the four criminal cases he faces After the November elections.