Special counsel Jack Smith has asked the Supreme Court to decide whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for alleged crimes he committed while he was president. It's an unusual move, but legal experts say it suggests Smith is confident of winning
Smith urged the court to expedite its decision in order to avoid potential delays that might postpone Trump's federal trial related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election of the Republican front-runner, which is scheduled to begin on March 4, until after the presidential election next November.
