The Supreme Court has declined to issue an expedited ruling on a case that challenges President Donald Trump’s immunity from criminal prosecution. The case was brought forward by the Manhattan District Attorney, who is seeking access to Trump’s financial records for an ongoing investigation.
The court declined to hear the case without briefing and consideration by lower courts, indicating that any ruling would most likely come after the November election. Without an expedited ruling, the case may not be resolved until after Trump’s term in office is over, at which point the question of immunity may be moot.
The Supreme Court’s decision means that Trump’s legal battles surrounding his financial records could play out in the courts for months to come. This could create a a legal and constitutional minefield for Trump and may have major implications not only for the election but for the future of presidential immunity.
