On Monday, the Supreme Court issued a major decision in Trump v. United States that sent shockwaves throughout the political and legal world. The Supreme Court’s decision held that a president is entitled “to absolute immunity from criminal prosecution” for “actions within his conclusive and preclusive constitutional authority” and “at least presumptive immunity” for “official acts.” This holding could entitle President Trump to immunity from criminal prosecution and upend the lawfare crusade against President Trump in New York, Georgia, Florida, and Washington D.C.
The Supreme Court’s decision has already prompted Judge Merchan to delay President Trump’s sentencing hearing to Sept. 18 in Manhattan, meaning Trump will no longer be forced to deal with the absurd timeline of a sentencing just days prior to the Republican National Convention. President Trump’s legal team is now seeking to vacate the conviction based on presidential immunity.
Here’s the latest information you need to know about each case.
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Manhattan, New York: Prosecution by DA Alvin Bragg for NDA Payment
How we got here: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg — who “campaigned as the best candidate to go after the former president” — charged former President Donald Trump with 34 felony charges for alleged falsification of business records relating to a nondisclosure agreement paid by Trump’s former attorney Michael Cohen to pornographic film actress Stormy Daniels.
This criminal trial concluded on May 30, with the jury returning a guilty verdict that Trump is expected to appeal. The conviction does not affect President Trump’s ability
