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Trump Appeals to US Supreme Court to Block Immunity Ruling and Avoid Criminal Trials

Published: 13 February 2024 at 00:51

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Former President Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to block a lower court ruling that denied his claim to immunity for alleged crimes committed while he was in office. The appeal is crucial in determining whether Trump can be put on trial for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. If the appeal fails, Trump could face criminal trials for 91 counts in four cases, including the removal of top-secret documents, the use of hush money, and the attempt to overturn President Joe Biden\'s victory. Trump claims that a president must have legal immunity to carry out their duties without fear of retribution, but the Washington appeals court disagreed, stating that granting immunity would undermine the system of separated powers.

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