Former President Donald Trump has taken significant legal action this week, as he seeks intervention from the U.S. Supreme Court in one major issue. The former president has also been dealing with his own classified documents case in Florida and an interference case regarding the election in Georgia.
Earlier today, the former president officially filed an appeal, requesting the Supreme Court's involvement in a crucial matter that could have far-reaching implications for the 2024 presidential campaign. Trump is seeking a stay or a pause in the unanimous Circuit Court ruling from last week, which declared that he, as a former president, is not immune from prosecution over alleged attempts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. If the justices decide to grant a stay, the trial, which had been scheduled for March 4th in Washington, D.C., may be postponed for several months. On the other hand, if the Supreme Court declines to review the case, the trial could proceed relatively quickly, potentially starting in late spring or early summer.