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Read the full motion to dismiss election interference case against Trump


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Published in Politics and Government on Monday, November 25th 2024 at 17:30 GMT by Brian Stokes   Print publication without navigation

  • Read the full motion by Jack Smith that marks the end of the Justice Department's landmark effort to hold Trump accountable for what prosecutors called a criminal conspiracy to cling to power.

The document at the provided URL is a motion to dismiss the election interference case against former President Donald Trump, filed by his legal team. The motion argues that Trump's actions related to the 2020 election were within his official duties as President, thereby granting him immunity from prosecution. It contends that the charges, which include conspiracy to defraud the United States, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights, should be dismissed because they involve his presidential conduct, specifically his efforts to ensure election integrity. The filing cites historical precedents and legal doctrines like absolute immunity for official acts, asserting that prosecuting a president for such actions would set a dangerous precedent. Furthermore, it claims that the indictment is politically motivated and an overreach by the Department of Justice, potentially violating the separation of powers.

Read the Full PBS Article at [ https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/read-the-full-motion-to-dismiss-election-interference-case-against-trump ]

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