SCOTUS Trump Immunity Order Gives Hint into Decision
Ron Chapman is a federal criminal defense attorney who is admitted before the Supreme Court and breaks down the Supreme Court's decision to stay Trump's trial pending a decision on presidential immunity.
February 28, 2024 the Supreme Court decided in a one page order to accept Donald Trump's request to stay his federal fraud case pending in the D.C. district court. The case was appealed from the trial court to the D.C. Circuit who decided that Trump shall not receive immunity for prosecution. The case was appealed by Trump to the Supreme Court and Justice Roberts sent the case to the entire court. 5 justices voted to grant the stay.
During this episode Ron discusses the one page order and some clues in the order that tell us exactly how the Supreme Court is likely to decide the case.