A federal judge will hear key arguments in the federal case against former President Donald Trump, which accuses him of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. This marks the first hearing since the Supreme Court ruled that former presidents have broad immunity from criminal charges related to their official duties.
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is overseeing the case. Trump’s lawyers plan to argue for dismissal, pointing to a recent Florida ruling that questioned the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith, who brought the charges. Prosecutors, however, are ready to proceed with the revised indictment, which was adjusted to comply with the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.
Trump, who is not present at today’s hearing, entered a not-guilty plea through his attorneys. A trial before the November election seems unlikely due to the amount of work still ahead. The judge will need to decide which parts of the indictment can move forward based on the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity.
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