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Supreme Court signals further delay in Trump election interference case as it weighs immunity claims

The Supreme Court on Thursday indicated that any trial in former President Donald Trump's election interference case is unlikely to take place soon, as justices expressed concerns about whether certain presidential acts should be immune from prosecution. While the court appears likely to reject Trump's claim of absolute immunity, it may remand the case for further proceedings, delaying any trial until after the November election. The justices showed skepticism towards Trump's expansive argument for blanket immunity and focused on distinguishing between private and official acts. Some conservative justices voiced concerns about the potential implications of prosecuting former presidents, while liberal justices questioned the lack of a detailed assessment of the alleged acts in the lower courts. Even if a ruling is made quickly, a trial may not begin for several months, possibly extending the timeline past the upcoming election.