"Trump Seeks Absolute Immunity from Election Charges in Supreme Court Filing"

Former President Donald J. Trump has asked the Supreme Court to rule that he is immune from criminal charges related to his efforts to undermine the 2020 election, arguing that the presidency and its independence would be compromised if he faced prosecution for official acts after leaving office. Legal experts believe Trump is unlikely to prevail, but the court's decision on his arguments will determine the timing of his trial, which had been scheduled to start on March 4. The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on April 25.