Trump's legal team insisted the state judge has no authority to impose punishment until all avenues of presidential immunity have been addressed, arguing that this could impact the functioning of federal government.
Trump now urges the Supreme Court to determine whether a president-elect enjoys the same immunity as a sitting president, which could create new boundaries around executive power.
The plea follows a New York appeals court's decision to reject any postponement of the January 10 sentencing, indicating the urgency and high stakes of Trump's appeal.
Judge Juan Merchan affirmed the case does not intrude on presidential duties and is purely about unofficial conduct, thus posing no threat to the Executive Branch's authority.
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