Former United States President Donald Trump submitted his appeal to the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) on Tuesday regarding the District of Columbia federal appeals court's decision to dismiss his claim of immunity in the election interference case.
"From 1789 to 2023, no former, or current, President faced criminal charges for his official acts— for good reason. The President cannot function, and the Presidency itself cannot retain its vital independence, if the President faces criminal prosecution for official acts once he leaves office," the brief reads.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review next month, whether Trump, as a former president, can assert presidential immunity for his alleged involvement in interfering with the 2020 election.
