That raised the possibility that the case might be returned to the lower courts for a determination of which of Trump’s alleged actions constituted “official acts,” a category Trump’s lawyers have defined broadly. Understandably, some questions focused on the future implications of a ruling denying Trump immunity. Under questioning from Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Trump’s lawyer, John Sauer, conceded that some of the actions Trump allegedly took were private acts. That was an apt analogy to the allegation that Trump tried to have the Justice Department abet his attempt to subvert democracy. The court should hand down a decision that would allow Trump’s trial to proceed — and it should do so quickly.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 02, 2024 15:06 UTC