A three-judge panel on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected Trump's claim of sweeping immunity on Feb. 6. He then asked the Supreme Court to put that decision on hold and allow him time to seek review from the full appeals court. It's unclear how ...
The Court of Appeals wrote in a one-sentence decision that the appeal was dismissed "upon the ground that no substantial constitutional question is directly involved." Justice Juan Merchan issued the gag order March 26, barring Trump from making public comments about witnesses, jurors, court and...
Judge Juan Merchan said he would review the rules before making a decision. The judge subsequently ended the conference, telling the attorneys he would aim provide them with the final jury instruction by the end of the day Thursday so they can prepare over the weekend, ahead of the jury get...
Trump's lawyers ask judge to set aside his conviction, citing immunity decision AP via Scripps News 9:11 AM, Jul 02, 2024 Trump on Trial Judge lifts part of Trump gag order, allowing him to speak about jury, witnesses Justin Boggs ...
A federal judge has ruled against Trump in a case involving classified documents, dismissing it due to constitutional issues regarding the appointment of a special counsel. This decision comes amid scrutiny of how another Trump-nominated judge has handled the case, causing delays and showing apparent...
President Trump said Tuesday he’s "very close" to making a decision on a Supreme Court nominee and will announce his pick on Saturday.
Dec. 7:Trump appeals Chutkan's decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, and asks her to pause proceedings pending the appellate court's review. Dec. 11:Smithasks the Supreme Courtto bypass the D.C. Circuit and swiftly decide whether Trump can be crimin...
Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia to first determine whether Trump can be prosecuted for his alleged efforts to alter the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The Supreme Court is still likely to take up the question, but not imminently. The Supreme Court's decision to not...
States have authority under the electors clause to run presidential elections. State officials can make subjective determinations about eligibility of candidates. A U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals decision in 2012 from then judge and now Justice Neil Gorsuch said states could exclude a natur...
The Trump campaign said it would appeal Bellows' decision to Maine's state courts after the ruling, and Bellows suspended her ruling until the court system ruled on the case. Ultimately, the nation's highest court will likely have the final say on whether Trump appears on the ballot in Main...