Trump asks Supreme Court to block New York criminal sentencing

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 Trump asks Supreme Court to block New York criminal sentencing
by Zach Schonfeld - 01/08/25 8:11 AM ET

President-elect Trump asked the Supreme Court to block his sentencing on Friday on 34 New York felony counts of falsifying business records.

Trump’s emergency application asks the court to prevent the hush money prosecution from moving ahead until his appeals implicating presidential immunity are resolved.

“President Trump is currently engaged in the most crucial and sensitive tasks of preparing to assume the Executive Power in less than two weeks, all of which are essential to the United States’ national security and vital interests,” Trump’s attorneys wrote. 

“Forcing President Trump to prepare for a criminal sentencing in a felony case while he is preparing to lead the free world as President of the United States in less than two weeks imposes an intolerable, unconstitutional burden on him that undermines these vital national interests,” they added.

By default, the appeal will go to Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who handles emergency matters arising from New York. She could act on the application alone or refer it to the full court for a vote.

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https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5073608-donald-trump-supreme-court-sentencing/

[Lando Lincoln]

Something of this import, Sotomayor would be wise to refer it to the whole court. But, well, you know.

[240B]

I think Merchan's disregard of ALL the foundational pillars of jurisprudence is an insult to the Judges, including even Liberal Judges. Whether Merchan's utterly disrespectful behavior is enough to overcome TDS remains to be seen.

[rustynail]

Trade her a bag of Tootsie Rolls for a stay.

[Wingnut]

It would be wize of the Latino to refer this to the full court.