President-elect Donald Trump is escalating his legal battle by appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to pause the ongoing criminal proceedings in his New York hush money case. This move comes after a New York appeals court denied his attempt to halt the sentencing set for Friday.
In a filing released on Wednesday, Trump's legal team formally requested the nation’s highest court to immediately order a stay in the case. They aim to address questions surrounding presidential immunity, a topic that has gained prominence following a previous Supreme Court ruling.
The filing also highlights the possibility that this appeal could ascend to the Supreme Court, with Trump's lawyers advocating for a temporary \"administrative stay\" while the court deliberates on a broader pause. This strategic move underscores the lengths to which Trump is willing to go to navigate the complexities of the legal proceedings.
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Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to pause New York hush money case
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