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Trump gets criminal sentencing delayed till after presidential election

The New York judge delayed Trump's sentencing to maintain judicial impartiality ahead of the presidential election.

The 11 Most Shocking, Damning, and Weird Revelations From the DOJ's New 165-Page Bombshell Motion in Trump's Election Case

Special Counsel's motion reveals Trump's alleged criminal actions to overturn the 2020 election results, challenging claims of presidential immunity.

Special counsel Jack Smith issues revised indictment in Trump election case

The revised indictment addresses a Supreme Court ruling that expands presidential immunity while maintaining the charges against Trump for election interference.

New York prosecutor files opposition to reversing Trump's conviction

The Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity does not affect Donald Trump's falsifying business records conviction due to substantial incriminating evidence.

How a Judge Will Weigh Immunity in Trump's Jan. 6 Case

Judge Chutkan must decide which of Trump's actions qualify for presidential immunity under a recent Supreme Court ruling.

New York prosecutors say they will oppose dismissing Trump's hush money conviction

Prosecutors will oppose dismissing Trump's hush money conviction but may pause proceedings until after he takes office.

Trump gets criminal sentencing delayed till after presidential election

The New York judge delayed Trump's sentencing to maintain judicial impartiality ahead of the presidential election.

The 11 Most Shocking, Damning, and Weird Revelations From the DOJ's New 165-Page Bombshell Motion in Trump's Election Case

Special Counsel's motion reveals Trump's alleged criminal actions to overturn the 2020 election results, challenging claims of presidential immunity.

Special counsel Jack Smith issues revised indictment in Trump election case

The revised indictment addresses a Supreme Court ruling that expands presidential immunity while maintaining the charges against Trump for election interference.

New York prosecutor files opposition to reversing Trump's conviction

The Supreme Court's recent ruling on presidential immunity does not affect Donald Trump's falsifying business records conviction due to substantial incriminating evidence.

How a Judge Will Weigh Immunity in Trump's Jan. 6 Case

Judge Chutkan must decide which of Trump's actions qualify for presidential immunity under a recent Supreme Court ruling.

New York prosecutors say they will oppose dismissing Trump's hush money conviction

Prosecutors will oppose dismissing Trump's hush money conviction but may pause proceedings until after he takes office.
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#donald-trump

Bombshell New Justice Department Filing: Trump Resorted to Crimes to Stay in Office'

Former President Trump allegedly resorted to crimes to overturn the 2020 election results, a claim contested in court regarding his immunity from prosecution.

Opinion | Trump's Laughable Effort to Avoid Being Sentenced Before November

Trump's litigation strategy is characterized by a scattershot approach to legal challenges, often lacking substantive merit.

How Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning Streak

The Supreme Court may grant former President Trump greater protection from prosecution regarding his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Jack Smith Isn't Backing Down

Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment of Donald Trump remains unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, retaining original charges.

Will Trump's Hush-Money Sentencing Happen As Planned?

Donald Trump is the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, facing 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Chief Justice Roberts steered Supreme Court rulings in Trump's favor, report reveals

Chief Justice Roberts' influence significantly affected Supreme Court decisions regarding Trump's legal challenges, raising questions of judicial independence and political involvement.

Bombshell New Justice Department Filing: Trump Resorted to Crimes to Stay in Office'

Former President Trump allegedly resorted to crimes to overturn the 2020 election results, a claim contested in court regarding his immunity from prosecution.

Opinion | Trump's Laughable Effort to Avoid Being Sentenced Before November

Trump's litigation strategy is characterized by a scattershot approach to legal challenges, often lacking substantive merit.

How Roberts Shaped Trump's Supreme Court Winning Streak

The Supreme Court may grant former President Trump greater protection from prosecution regarding his attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Jack Smith Isn't Backing Down

Special Counsel Jack Smith's indictment of Donald Trump remains unaffected by the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity, retaining original charges.

Will Trump's Hush-Money Sentencing Happen As Planned?

Donald Trump is the first U.S. president to be convicted of a crime, facing 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Chief Justice Roberts steered Supreme Court rulings in Trump's favor, report reveals

Chief Justice Roberts' influence significantly affected Supreme Court decisions regarding Trump's legal challenges, raising questions of judicial independence and political involvement.
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#supreme-court

Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms, amendment to strip presidents of immunity from prosecution

President Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms including term limits for justices and a constitutional amendment to remove presidential immunity from prosecution.

Biden to Call for Changes to Supreme Court During Austin Visit

President Biden will propose significant changes to the Supreme Court, including term limits, a code of ethics, and restructuring the appointment process.

What happens to Trump's legal cases now he's been reelected? DW 11/14/2024

Trump's return to the White House may protect him from criminal charges due to presidential immunity.

Elizabeth Warren: Supreme Court Has 'Undermined' Democracy

Senator Warren questions U.S. Supreme Court credibility and suggests imminent reforms such as term limits or adding justices without a constitutional amendment.

Trump, To Stave Off Prison, Mounts Last-Minute Bid To Move Hush Money Case to Federal Court

Trump is attempting to use presidential immunity to shift his hush money case from state to federal court.

Special Counsel Jack Smith Revises Indictment on Trump 2020 Election Charges

The latest indictment against Trump uniquely distinguishes between his roles as a private citizen and president, directly addressing Supreme Court opinions on presidential immunity.

Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms, amendment to strip presidents of immunity from prosecution

President Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms including term limits for justices and a constitutional amendment to remove presidential immunity from prosecution.

Biden to Call for Changes to Supreme Court During Austin Visit

President Biden will propose significant changes to the Supreme Court, including term limits, a code of ethics, and restructuring the appointment process.

What happens to Trump's legal cases now he's been reelected? DW 11/14/2024

Trump's return to the White House may protect him from criminal charges due to presidential immunity.

Elizabeth Warren: Supreme Court Has 'Undermined' Democracy

Senator Warren questions U.S. Supreme Court credibility and suggests imminent reforms such as term limits or adding justices without a constitutional amendment.

Trump, To Stave Off Prison, Mounts Last-Minute Bid To Move Hush Money Case to Federal Court

Trump is attempting to use presidential immunity to shift his hush money case from state to federal court.

Special Counsel Jack Smith Revises Indictment on Trump 2020 Election Charges

The latest indictment against Trump uniquely distinguishes between his roles as a private citizen and president, directly addressing Supreme Court opinions on presidential immunity.
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#trump

Trump's 2020 election case: What Jack Smith's new filing argues

Trump's actions to overturn the election were private, challenging claims of presidential immunity during his election loss.

Trump elected president: What happens to the court cases against him?

Trump's election victory could shield him from prosecution during his presidency, as per DOJ policies and a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Trump hush-money judge delays ruling on whether to throw out conviction

Judge postpones ruling on Trump's presidential immunity appeal, reflecting ongoing legal challenges and implications for his 2024 campaign.

Manhattan DA signals openness to delaying Trump criminal sentencing

Prosecutors will not oppose delaying Trump's sentencing pending the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, set before the sentencing date.

What happens to Trump's criminal cases after election win

Trump becomes the first convicted felon to win the presidency, impacting his legal accountability regarding criminal cases.

Trump Throws Another Hail Mary on Hush-Money Case

Trump's legal team is seeking to move his hush-money case to federal court, citing constitutional concerns and presidential immunity.

Trump's 2020 election case: What Jack Smith's new filing argues

Trump's actions to overturn the election were private, challenging claims of presidential immunity during his election loss.

Trump elected president: What happens to the court cases against him?

Trump's election victory could shield him from prosecution during his presidency, as per DOJ policies and a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Trump hush-money judge delays ruling on whether to throw out conviction

Judge postpones ruling on Trump's presidential immunity appeal, reflecting ongoing legal challenges and implications for his 2024 campaign.

Manhattan DA signals openness to delaying Trump criminal sentencing

Prosecutors will not oppose delaying Trump's sentencing pending the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, set before the sentencing date.

What happens to Trump's criminal cases after election win

Trump becomes the first convicted felon to win the presidency, impacting his legal accountability regarding criminal cases.

Trump Throws Another Hail Mary on Hush-Money Case

Trump's legal team is seeking to move his hush-money case to federal court, citing constitutional concerns and presidential immunity.
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Michael Moore Pushes Biden To Act With Full Immunity' To Pass Bucket List' in Last 100 Days: You Don't Answer To Anyone!'

Michael Moore urges Biden to utilize his final 100 days in office to enact significant reforms, leveraging his presidential immunity to take bold actions.
#2020-election

Jack Smith: Trump 'Resorted to Crimes' After 2020 Election

The Special Counsel intends to prosecute Trump for private crimes related to efforts to stay in office after the 2020 election.

US: Donald Trump hit by a new federal indictment DW 08/28/2024

Trump has faced a new federal indictment regarding efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, adjusted following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

Jack Smith: Trump 'Resorted to Crimes' After 2020 Election

The Special Counsel intends to prosecute Trump for private crimes related to efforts to stay in office after the 2020 election.

US: Donald Trump hit by a new federal indictment DW 08/28/2024

Trump has faced a new federal indictment regarding efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, adjusted following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
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#election-interference

Trump charged in superseding indictment in election interference case following SCOTUS ruling

The new indictment against Trump adjusts to the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, reflecting changes in charges related to election interference.

Jack Smith Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Strategy

Trump faces 34 felony counts in New York; other legal cases continue to face hurdles and delays.

Trump's Last-Ditch Effort to Delay His Sentencing

Trump faces 34 felony counts in the New York hush money case with ongoing appeals and legal strategies to postpone sentencing and trials.

Trump charged in superseding indictment in election interference case following SCOTUS ruling

The new indictment against Trump adjusts to the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, reflecting changes in charges related to election interference.

Jack Smith Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Strategy

Trump faces 34 felony counts in New York; other legal cases continue to face hurdles and delays.

Trump's Last-Ditch Effort to Delay His Sentencing

Trump faces 34 felony counts in the New York hush money case with ongoing appeals and legal strategies to postpone sentencing and trials.
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#checks-and-balances

Democrats pitch No Kings Act to override supreme court's Trump immunity ruling

Legislation introduced to assert presidents don't have immunity from criminal conduct, challenging recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity.

Ex-justice department officials raise alarm over US supreme court's immunity ruling

US Supreme Court grants presidents absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, sparking concerns about unchecked power and authoritarianism.

Democrats pitch No Kings Act to override supreme court's Trump immunity ruling

Legislation introduced to assert presidents don't have immunity from criminal conduct, challenging recent Supreme Court ruling on Trump's immunity.

Ex-justice department officials raise alarm over US supreme court's immunity ruling

US Supreme Court grants presidents absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts, sparking concerns about unchecked power and authoritarianism.
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#term-limits

Biden proposes sweeping US Supreme Court reforms DW 07/29/2024

President Biden proposes sweeping reforms to the Supreme Court, including term limits, a code of conduct, and eliminating broad presidential immunity.

Kamala Harris Has a Chance to Electrify the Court Reform Debate

Vice President Harris aligns with Biden's Supreme Court reform agenda, focusing on term limits, ethics rules, and countering judicial activism for 2024 race.

These Are the Supreme Court Reforms Biden Wants

President Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms, including term limits and presidential immunity amendment.

Biden proposes sweeping US Supreme Court reforms DW 07/29/2024

President Biden proposes sweeping reforms to the Supreme Court, including term limits, a code of conduct, and eliminating broad presidential immunity.

Kamala Harris Has a Chance to Electrify the Court Reform Debate

Vice President Harris aligns with Biden's Supreme Court reform agenda, focusing on term limits, ethics rules, and countering judicial activism for 2024 race.

These Are the Supreme Court Reforms Biden Wants

President Biden calls for Supreme Court reforms, including term limits and presidential immunity amendment.
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Scoop: Biden's Supreme Court reforms weren't communicated to key Congressional Democrats

White House didn't consult key congressional Democrats on Supreme Court overhaul proposals.
#legal-analysis

Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal Court

Former Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.

CNN Analyst Torpedoes Trump By Floating President Kidnapping and Harming' Supreme Court Justice To Appoint New One

Former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity was challenged by an example of extreme scenarios by CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams.

Kayleigh McEnany Shows Off Harvard Law Degree Asking Why State Criminal Cases Aren't In Federal Court

Former Trump press secretary in legal analysis controversy due to misconceptions about federal courts and presidential immunity.

CNN Analyst Torpedoes Trump By Floating President Kidnapping and Harming' Supreme Court Justice To Appoint New One

Former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity was challenged by an example of extreme scenarios by CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams.
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Levin Says Biden Better Damn Well Hope' Trump Wins On Immunity Because He'll Need It For His Own Crimes': I'm Making A Long List'

President Biden should hope Trump wins the Supreme Court immunity appeal to protect against potential criminal charges and investigations.
#legal-argument

What's Left to Restrain Donald Trump?

Trump's legal team argues for immunity for acts including assassination of political opponents.

Donald Trump's success before the Supreme Court is a scary preview of his second term

Conservative Supreme Court justices may be leaning towards granting presidential immunity, potentially allowing a president to act above the law.

What's Left to Restrain Donald Trump?

Trump's legal team argues for immunity for acts including assassination of political opponents.

Donald Trump's success before the Supreme Court is a scary preview of his second term

Conservative Supreme Court justices may be leaning towards granting presidential immunity, potentially allowing a president to act above the law.
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Opinion | Justice Alito Is Holding Trump to a Different Standard

Presidents need to be above the law to ensure peaceful transitions of power after losing elections.
Historically, defeated incumbents willingly left office without incident, showing respect for the democratic process.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Hits Back At Trump Attorney Claim In Intense Interview: Immunity Is Not Actually In The Constitution'

The debate revolves around the concept of presidential immunity and its interpretation in the U.S. Constitution.

CNN's Kaitlan Collins Laughs In Trump Lawyer's Face In Stunning Exchange Over Immunity For Killing People

Kaitlan Collins laughed in response to Trump attorney's argument on presidential immunity extending to killings and coups.

Maggie Haberman Reveals Trump Team Feeling Very Good About' Immunity Hearing Where Assassination Theory Was Raised

Team Trump feeling optimistic about Supreme Court immunity hearing

Trump case: Supreme Court reluctant to grant full immunity to former president

The Supreme Court justices are considering whether a former president can be tried for his role in trying to subvert the 2020 presidential elections.
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