All articles tagged with #federal election
Berlin will rerun parts of the federal election after the initial vote was marred by chaos. The decision comes after numerous errors were reported, including missing ballots and incorrect voter lists. The rerun will take place in nine districts, affecting around 180,000 voters.
The judge overseeing the federal election interference case against Donald Trump has paused all proceedings pending the outcome of Trump's appeal arguing for presidential immunity. The ruling does not affect Trump's release conditions, gag order, or protective order in the case. The judge will consider whether to retain or continue future deadlines and proceedings if jurisdiction is returned to the court. Trump's attorneys have urged the Court of Appeals not to expedite the case, while the special counsel's team argues for an expedited appeal to ensure a timely trial.
Former President Donald Trump is appealing a court ruling that denied him presidential immunity from criminal charges related to his alleged interference in the 2020 election. Trump is also appealing the decision that his alleged acts were protected under the First Amendment. The charges against him include conspiracy to obstruct the certification of the election results. Trump is facing multiple criminal and civil cases, including state charges in Georgia and a New York civil lawsuit. He is also arguing that the indictment violates double jeopardy principles due to his impeachment acquittal.
Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution in a case where he is charged with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Trump's lawyers have filed a notice of appeal and requested a pause in the case while the appeals court considers his immunity claim. However, the rejection of Trump's immunity claims in a separate case suggests he faces an uphill battle. The D.C. Circuit and the Supreme Court could quickly resolve the immunity question if they choose to do so. Trump is facing multiple criminal cases, and this appeal could potentially delay the trial.
Lawyers for Donald Trump have requested a trial date in April 2026 for the federal charges against him regarding his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. This proposed date would place the trial after the November 2024 U.S. election, in which Trump is the front-runner for the Republican nomination. U.S. Special Counsel Jack Smith had previously requested a trial to start on January 2, 2024, two weeks before the first votes are cast in the 2024 Republican presidential primary.