Supreme Court Considers Trump's Appeal in Jan. 6 Case

The Supreme Court has granted a motion to expedite the consideration of a petition for a writ of certiorari in the prosecution of former President Trump for his efforts to subvert the results of the 2020 election. The Court has ordered Trump to respond by December 20. Additionally, the Court has granted a cert. petition in Fischer v. United States, a criminal prosecution arising from the January 6 Capitol riot. The case raises questions about the scope of the obstruction of justice statute. The Court's actions have sparked speculation about the potential impact on the January 6 defendants and the broader implications for Trump's case.