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In reply to the discussion: Trump does not have presidential immunity in January 6 case, federal appeals court rules [View all]brooklynite
(96,882 posts)18. You miss the point...
His lawyers can do anything they want. The Courts can reject the request without a hearing.
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Trump does not have presidential immunity in January 6 case, federal appeals court rules [View all]
swag
Feb 2024
OP
It's *possible* that to slow it down to the max - he goes to "en banc" first
BumRushDaShow
Feb 2024
#6
Yes! This ruling gives cover to the SC to ignore the appeal by turning down his lawyer's plea. We win!!!!
machoneman
Feb 2024
#72
We're not talking about the 14th Amendment case...I've never assumed that would be viable.
brooklynite
Feb 2024
#151
Whether Dump is immune from prosecution and whether states can remove him from the ballot
AdamGG
Feb 2024
#164
My profound hope is that he will not be granted either an en banc or a Supreme Court review.
ShazzieB
Feb 2024
#156
The Supreme Court has rejected every one of Trump's Cert requests...no reason to expect a change now
brooklynite
Feb 2024
#22
Wrong Judge. Cannon is the judge in the classified documents/obstruction of justice case. Those occurred in Florida
24601
Feb 2024
#33
The court's opinion seems to be written to facilitate denial of cert by higher courts
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2024
#17
In a separate order issued today, the court said that a request for an en banc hearing would NOT delay the trial.
euphorb
Feb 2024
#41
I wonder how many Republican members of Congress will be guided by Capitol police somewhere else
LiberalFighter
Feb 2024
#108
It's a guarantee he'll pull some shit. My hope is this: this time our guy is in charge,
Scrivener7
Feb 2024
#94
The appeal appears to be written to set the stage for denial of cert en banc and by SCOTUS.
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2024
#12
OK, if he was elected after being convicted of crimes, couldn't we just impeach him right away?
Walleye
Feb 2024
#44
Sure, but you may not get enough Republican senators on board for removal.
bearsfootball516
Feb 2024
#49
Let's say he's convicted in July but people vote for him anyway in a legit election
Polybius
Feb 2024
#126
I think that is why the ruling took longer than expected. They wanted it as ironclad as possible. nt.
LiberalFighter
Feb 2024
#110
Next stop is a request for en banc hearing by the full appeals court, then SCOTUS
Fiendish Thingy
Feb 2024
#24
I trust that the people who were complaining that the Court was "slow-walking" this have changed their opinions?
brooklynite
Feb 2024
#26
The Appeals Court has sent it immediately to SCOTUS and skipped any en banc request. If SCOTUS
ancianita
Feb 2024
#48
YAY FINALLY! Now we can be sure their unanimity writeup will convince SCOTUS.
ancianita
Feb 2024
#40
There could be, however, an injection for insurrection, though that might be a bit extreme.
TwilightZone
Feb 2024
#56
I'm against the death penalty, too, but I always appreciate good black humor!
ShazzieB
Feb 2024
#162
It alludes to "any" immunity while in office. Guess that part'll have to be addressed later.
live love laugh
Feb 2024
#65
What I saw was the video of a guy in a jeep with a "white supremacy edition" sticker on it attacking people.
Scrivener7
Feb 2024
#102
Read the appeals court ruling on Trump's immunity claim in Jan. 6 trial
mahatmakanejeeves
Feb 2024
#100
Future cell occupier just playing long stall game, based on his shitty defense in courts so far?
Brainfodder
Feb 2024
#105
Gonna be tough for anyone to paint this as anything other than a really bad turn of events for trump
Torchlight
Feb 2024
#115