"Appeals Court Hears Trump's Immunity Claim in Election Interference Trial"
TL;DR
Former President Donald Trump is set to argue in a Washington appeals court for absolute immunity from prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, which led to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. The case is on hold as Trump appeals a denial to dismiss his indictment, with the court set to hear oral arguments on the matter. The all-woman panel of judges will consider Trump's immunity claim, with potential implications for the trial timeline and the Supreme Court's involvement.
Topics:nationlegalpolitical#appeals-court#donald-trump#election-interference#legalpolitical#presidential-immunity#us-capitol-attack
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