Current:Home > FinanceTrump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity -Intelligent Capital Compass
Trump lawyers seek dismissal of DC federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
View
Date:2025-04-17 11:47:36
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for Donald Trump asked a judge on Thursday to dismiss the Washington federal election subversion case against him, arguing the Republican is immune from prosecution for actions they say were taken in his official role as president.
The motion amounts to the most pointed attack on the federal case charging Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election he lost to Democrat Joe Biden.
veryGood! (24)
Related
- Most popular books of the week: See what topped USA TODAY's bestselling books list
- Mickey Guyton says calling out Morgan Wallen for racial slur contributed to early labor
- Daddy of Em' All: the changing world of rodeo
- Travis Kelce Reacts All Too Well to His Date Night With Taylor Swift in NYC
- Travis Hunter, the 2
- Loved ones plea for the safe return of Broadway performer missing for nearly two weeks
- Madison LeCroy Found $49 Gucci Loafer Dupes, a Dress “Looks Flattering on Women of All Ages and More
- Dolphins expect Tua Tagovailoa to play again in 2024. Here's what we know.
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Arkansas Supreme Court rejects challenge to ballot measure that would revoke casino license
Ranking
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through division series, an 18% increase over last year
- Farm recalls enoki mushrooms sold nationwide due to possible listeria contamination
- Threats against FEMA workers hamper some hurricane aid; authorities arrest armed man
- South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
- Utah mother who raised over $1 million for her funeral dies from cancer
- Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions
- Aaron Rodgers-Damar Hamlin jersey swap: Jets QB lauds Bills DB as 'inspiration'
Recommendation
Intellectuals vs. The Internet
Who am I? A South Korean adoptee finds answers about the past — just not the ones she wants
Powerball winning numbers for October 12 drawing: $364 million jackpot
A Southern California school plants a ‘Moon Tree’ grown with seeds flown in space
The Super Bowl could end in a 'three
Utah mother who raised over $1 million for her funeral dies from cancer
Pink Shares Why Daughter Willow, 13, Being a Theater Kid Is the “Ultimate Dream”
Dolphins expect Tua Tagovailoa to play again in 2024. Here's what we know.