Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Case on Trump Immunity
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to decide if former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution. This decision delays his trial on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 election.
The court set a fast schedule to hear arguments in late April. A final ruling is expected by the end of June.
This case centers on a legal doctrine called "immunity." Trump's lawyers claim he cannot be prosecuted for official acts performed as president. Prosecutors argue this would place any former president above the law.
The trial delay is a significant tactical win for Trump. It makes it less likely the case will reach a verdict before the November presidential election, where he is the likely Republican nominee.
The Supreme Court's ultimate ruling will define the limits of presidential power for future generations.