Sauer passionately argued against potential politically-motivated prosecutions, insisting that upholding immunity aligns with the prevailing political reality where presidents are rarely prosecuted.
DC Circ Skeptical Of Trump Immunity From Election Charges : The Jurisdiction Dilemma
The panel, including two Biden appointees and a judge appointed by former President George H.W. Bush, expressed skepticism about ruling on immunity. The shadow of a jurisdiction-based dismissal loomed, a path both Sauer and federal prosecutors resisted, pushing for a swift resolution.
Appellate Timetable and Trial Uncertainty
The accelerated appellate timetable, agreed upon by the D.C. Circuit, now holds the power to decide whether Trump will face trial in March as scheduled. The stakes are high, and the courtroom spectacle has captured the nation’s attention.
DC Circ Skeptical Of Trump Immunity From Election Charges : Supreme Court on the Horizon
Regardless of the D.C. Circuit’s verdict, the case is poised to ascend to the Supreme Court, joining a cluster of Trump-related legal battles. The recent agreement by the Supreme Court to review the Colorado Supreme Court’s disqualification of Trump from the state’s 2024 primary ballot adds further intrigue to an already tumultuous legal landscape.
