SCOTUS Responds to Special Counsel Smith’s Petition on Trump’s Immunity Defense

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday ordered President Donald Trump to file a response to special counsel Jack Smith’s petition for an immediate ruling on the defense’s appeal to argue presidential immunity in the federal election case. The prosecutors are holding fast to a March 4, 2024, trial date—the day before the Super Tuesday primary elections. Trump described it as a ‘hail Mary’ effort. “Petitioner’s motion to expedite consideration of the petition for a writ of certiorari before judgment is granted,” reads the order. President Trump has until Dec. 20 to respond.      The order came hours after…