Special Counsel Jack Smith asks SCOTUS for immunity ruling

Dec. 11, 2023 Law

Special Counsel Jack Smith wants the Supreme Court to weigh in — quickly — on Trump’s claim of absolute immunity in his election interference case. Arizona, Wyoming, and New Mexico’s Supreme Courts take up the future of abortion.

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Credits

Guest:

Jessica Levinson - Professor, LMU's Loyola Law School in Los Angeles - @LevinsonJessica

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel

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