In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to special counsel Jack Smith by denying his request for an expedited ruling on whether former President Donald Trump has immunity in his alleged interference in the 2020 presidential election. This decision has the potential to significantly slow down Smith's prosecution of Mr. Trump, extending the timeline and potentially delaying any clarity on the matter until well into 2024.
Smith had urged the Supreme Court to accelerate consideration of the immunity issue, hoping for a swift resolution in order to proceed with his prosecution of the former president. However, the court's denial of his request means that the legal battle will now shift to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, the court directly below the Supreme Court.
