WASHINGTON – Lawyers for Donald Trump are gearing up to challenge the federal election subversion case against the former president following a recent Supreme Court opinion that narrowed the scope of the prosecution. The defense team aims to dismiss the case on various grounds, including claims of immunity for certain allegations.
The expected legal battles will likely stretch well into next year, prolonging the criminal case accusing Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump’s lawyers plan to argue that the new indictment still contains immune allegations, such as Trump’s conversations with Mike Pence.
In a joint court filing in Washington, prosecutors and defense lawyers provided conflicting proposals for the next steps in the case, with Trump’s team suggesting the proceedings could last until fall 2025. The filing reflects the significant legal hurdles introduced by the Supreme Court opinion and the challenges prosecutors face in holding Trump accountable.
Despite the changes made in the recent indictment, Trump’s lawyers believe prosecutors did not go far enough in addressing immunity issues. They argue that several classes of alleged conduct, including tweets and public statements about the election, should be considered immune.
The continued inclusion of allegations related to Trump’s interactions with Pence is particularly contentious, as the Supreme Court indicated immunity for such actions. Trump’s lawyers assert that if the presumption of immunity holds, the entire indictment should be dismissed.
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