Supreme Court to Rule on Trump's Immunity Claim in Election Interference Case

The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges, putting the trial on hold until a ruling is issued, likely by the end of the court's regular term in June. The legal question at hand is the extent to which a former president enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution for conduct alleged to involve official acts during his tenure in office. Trump's lawyers argue for total immunity for official acts as president, while prosecutors emphasize the need for a speedy resolution.