"Trump's Presidential Immunity Defense in Georgia Election Subversion Case"

Former President Donald Trump is seeking to have the criminal conspiracy case against him in Georgia dismissed, arguing that he is protected from prosecution under presidential immunity. His legal team asserts that the indictment is unconstitutional and should be dismissed with prejudice, citing that the alleged acts were within the scope of his official duties as president. They also argue that the state-level justice system cannot interfere with federal duties and that Trump lacked fair notice that his claims about election fraud could be criminalized. The case is set to be heard in the DC US Circuit Court of Appeals, and the trial is scheduled to begin in early August 2024.