"Trump's Supreme Court Appeal: Seeking Absolute Immunity on Election Charges"

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"Trump's Supreme Court Appeal: Seeking Absolute Immunity on Election Charges"
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Donald Trump's legal team has identified a "fatal defect" in the Washington, D.C., Court of Appeals ruling that rejected his argument for immunity from prosecution over actions during his presidency. The defense team argues that the ruling creates an "unconstitutional exception to immunity" that only applies to Trump's federal election subversion case, potentially dragging federal courts into additional legal battles. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on April 25 regarding Trump's push for absolute immunity as he faces criminal charges.

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