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Former President Donald Trump’s Argument for Absolute Immunity Faces Scrutiny in Federal Court

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Washington, DC – Former President Donald Trump’s claim of “absolute immunity” from prosecution was challenged in federal court on Tuesday. The question being debated is whether Trump and all presidents have protection from criminal prosecution. Trump currently faces multiple criminal cases, and his legal strategy is to argue that he cannot be prosecuted due to the risk of political prosecutions. However, the judges hearing the appeal seemed skeptical of this argument. One of Trump’s lawyers argued that a president could not be prosecuted for certain actions, such as selling pardons or state secrets, as long … Read more

Federal Judge Dismisses Ballot Eligibility Challenge Against Former President Trump, Ruling It Lacked Proper Standing

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LAS VEGAS, Nevada — A federal judge in Nevada dismissed a ballot eligibility challenge against former President Trump on Tuesday. The challenge was brought by long-shot GOP presidential candidate John Anthony Castro, who was deemed to lack proper standing by Judge Gloria Navarro. According to Navarro, Castro filed to run for president solely to manufacture legal standing, which was deemed improper by the court. Navarro referenced an October article by The Associated Press in which Castro admitted that his candidacy was not a serious pursuit but rather an attempt to enforce the United States Constitution. … Read more

Panel of Appeals Judges Weigh Whether Former President Trump Can Be Prosecuted for His Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election: A Closer Look at the Federal Court Arguments

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Arguments were heard in federal court in Washington on Tuesday to determine whether former President Trump can be prosecuted for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election prior to leaving the White House. Trump and his legal team contended that he has absolute immunity, as he was acting in his official capacity as president. They also argued that he cannot be prosecuted for matters in which he was impeached by the House but acquitted by the Senate. The 45-page indictment, released in August by special counsel Jack Smith, placed Trump at the … Read more

Judge Judy Sheindlin Gives Her Endorsement to Nikki Haley for President, Praising Her Exceptional Leadership

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Charleston, South Carolina – Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley has received a significant endorsement for her presidential campaign. Renowned television personality Judge Judy Sheindlin has publicly endorsed Haley as a presidential candidate. Sheindlin, who presided over the court show “Judge Judy” for 25 years before moving on to “Judy Justice,” announced her endorsement on January 9. In a statement, Sheindlin expressed her support for Haley, praising her intelligence, executive experience, and exceptional tenure as a governor. Sheindlin also highlighted Haley’s international gravitas as the Ambassador to the United Nations. She described Haley as principled, … Read more