Special Counsel Seeks Supreme Court’s Intervention in Trump Prosecution
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Jack Smith Goes Crying to the Supreme Court
Special Counsel Seeks Supreme Court’s Intervention in Trump Prosecution
In a significant development, Special Counsel Jack Smith has requested the Supreme Court to expedite his case against former President Donald Trump by providing a definitive ruling on whether presidential immunity protects him from criminal prosecution. This request comes as Trump continues to challenge the charges against him, citing the Supreme Court’s Nixon v. Fitzgerald decision, which granted civil immunity to a sitting president.
Smith’s move to seek direct intervention from the Supreme Court is unusual, as it bypasses the traditional appellate process. However, the Special Counsel argues that the urgency of the situation demands a swift resolution. He contends that if Trump is allowed to appeal the lower court’s ruling, it could delay the trial by up to a year, potentially affecting the upcoming Republican primary elections and even Trump’s potential return to the White House.
While some legal analysts, such as conservative analyst Jonathan Turley, question the need for such immediate action, others believe that the Supreme Court may be willing to consider Smith’s request given the high stakes involved. The Court has the authority to hear cases of ‘great constitutional importance,’ and this case could certainly fall under that category.
…The Supreme Court may not view a trial of Trump during the campaign to be as motivating or urgent as does Smith. This is a novel legal argument that the Court would ordinarily prefer to hear the views from the appellate judges.
— Jonathan Turley (@JonathanTurley) December 11, 2023
Ultimately, the decision of whether to expedite the case lies with the Supreme Court. Their ruling could have a significant impact on the course of the Trump prosecution and the future of American politics.
[Source: The National Pulse, Daily Wire]
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