Trump's Defense Seeks Dismissal of Election Subversion Case Following Supreme Court Opinion

Lawyers for Donald Trump are pushing for dismissal of a federal election subversion case against him. They cite a Supreme Court opinion that narrows the prosecution's scope. The defense argues Trump is entitled to immunity as a former president, and the case may be delayed until after the 2024 election.

Lawyers for Donald Trump are planning to urge a judge to dismiss the federal election subversion case against the former president, following a Supreme Court opinion that limited the scope of the prosecution, according to a court filing.

In a joint filing late Friday, the defense and prosecutors outlined opposing proposals for the next steps. These anticipated challenges could stretch the criminal case—accusing Trump of attempting to overturn the 2020 election results—well into next year.

The defense aims to dismiss the case on grounds similar to those used in a separate prosecution regarding classified documents. Recent changes in the indictment, though narrowing the scope, still leave Trump's alleged conduct subject to immunity, his lawyers argue.