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Trump's legal team seeks Supreme Court intervention in ballot removal case

Trump's legal team asks why there haven't been contempt charges for DOJ's actions.

In a latest development related to the January 6th Capitol Hill incident, the case against former President Donald Trump is currently on pause as the courts consider his claim of immunity. However, the Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Joe Biden seems to be proceeding with the case despite the pause, leading Trump's legal team to question the possibility of contempt charges. The DOJ is reportedly filing motions and continuing with the discovery process, raising concerns about potential violations of the court-ordered pause.

Meanwhile, in another legal battle, President Trump has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn Colorado's decision to remove him from the ballot in the 2024 elections. Notably, no one has been charged or convicted in connection with the events of January 6th, prompting speculation that the Supreme Court may unanimously decide to take up the case to clarify the situation.

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