The High Court has chosen not to preemptively intervene in ex-President Donald Trump's claim to prosecutorial immunity, rejecting a plea from special counsel Jack Smith. By issuing a succinct order on Friday, the court declined to sanction a certiorari before judgment, effectively permitting the case to proceed to the federal appeals court.

This development aligns with the preference expressed by Trump's legal representatives and successfully keeps the Supreme Court out of the case at this stage. Pending further developments, this could impact the originally planned March 4 trial date.

Trump has pushed for the case to be dismissed, basing his argument on the assertion that he benefits from 'absolute immunity' against any charges for actions he took while holding the highest office in the nation.

Earlier this month, Smith requested the High Court's immediate intervention and a swift judgment on the matter. He sought a potential historical decision that would establish whether a previous U.S. president can face prosecution for actions carried out during their tenure.

Trump's lawyers encouraged the Supreme Court to dismiss the special counsel's appeal, suggesting that the federal appeals court should have the first opportunity to review the issues. They continued to argue in favor of permitting the process to follow its traditional course, requesting that the appeals court initially handle the matter.

The High Court has chosen not to preemptively intervene in ex-President Donald Trump's claim to prosecutorial immunity, rejecting a plea from special counsel Jack Smith. By issuing a succinct order on Friday, the court declined to sanction a certiorari before judgment, effectively permitting the case to proceed to the federal appeals court.
This development aligns with the preference expressed by Trump's legal representatives and successfully keeps the Supreme Court out of the case at this stage. Pending further developments, this could impact the originally planned March 4 trial date.
Trump has pushed for the case to be dismissed, basing his argument on the assertion that he benefits from 'absolute immunity' against any charges for actions he took while holding the highest office in the nation.
Earlier this month, Smith requested the High Court's immediate intervention and a swift judgment on the matter. He sought a potential historical decision that would establish whether a previous U.S. president can face prosecution for actions carried out during their tenure.
Trump's lawyers encouraged the Supreme Court to dismiss the special counsel's appeal, suggesting that the federal appeals court should have the first opportunity to review the issues. They continued to argue in favor of permitting the process to follow its traditional course, requesting that the appeals court initially handle the matter.

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