{"id":2131068,"date":"2023-12-21T17:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/19-ags-file-brief-opposing-jack-smiths-partisan-bid-to-fast-track-his-get-trump-prosecution\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T17:31:40","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T22:31:40","slug":"19-ags-file-brief-opposing-jack-smiths-partisan-bid-to-fast-track-his-get-trump-prosecution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/19-ags-file-brief-opposing-jack-smiths-partisan-bid-to-fast-track-his-get-trump-prosecution\/","title":{"rendered":"19 attorneys general have filed a brief opposing Jack Smith&#8217;s biased attempt to expedite his prosecution against Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">36<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F19-ags-file-brief-opposing-jack-smiths-partisan-bid-to-fast-track-his-get-trump-prosecution%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2131068&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><div>\n<div>\n<blockquote>\n<h2>State Attorneys General Oppose Rushed Trial for Trump<\/h2>\n<p>Nearly 20 \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-include-money-for-abortion-providers-in-1-9-trillion-covid-aid-package\/\" title=\"Dems Include Money for Abortion Providers in .9 Trillion COVID Aid Package\">state attorneys general<\/a> have filed a\u2063 legal\u200c brief with the U.S. \u200dSupreme Court, opposing Special Counsel\u2062 Jack Smith&#8217;s \u2064request for an expedited ruling\u200b on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution. Alabama \u200bAttorney General Steve Marshall argues that the special counsel&#8217;s petition\u2063 is evidence of a politically motivated \u2063prosecution \u2062aimed at influencing the 2024 election.<\/p>\n<p>Smith, who previously brought charges against Trump for contesting the 2020\u200c election results, has requested that the Supreme \u200bCourt bypass the\u2062 appellate \u2062process and\u200b rule \u2063on \u2063the former president&#8217;s immunity. If the court rules in Smith&#8217;s favor, it could accelerate Trump&#8217;s trial\u2064 and potentially \u200bsecure \u2062a conviction before the 2024 election cycle.<\/p>\n<h3>State Attorneys General Take Legal Action<\/h3>\n<p>With the Supreme Court agreeing\u2064 to fast-track consideration of the case, Marshall and 18\u2064 other state attorneys general are supporting Trump in their legal brief. \u2064They oppose Smith&#8217;s request and criticize the lack of reasoning behind\u200d the need for an expedited ruling. The attorneys general argue that waiting a few additional months for the\u200d Court of Appeals to \u2062decide the issue would not damage the public interest.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s\u200c failure to provide a \u2063compelling reason \u2063for expediting the decision raises concerns of partisan motives within the Justice Department. The \u200cspecial counsel&#8217;s appointment shortly after President Joe\u200b Biden&#8217;s remarks \u200babout preventing Trump\u200d from\u200d becoming president again further fuels suspicions \u200cof political bias.<\/p>\n<p>The attorneys general emphasize that\u2063 interference with Trump&#8217;s political campaign is not a legitimate reason to seek an \u2064expedited judgment. Smith\u200c has\u200d filed a separate brief with the Supreme Court, reiterating his request for\u200b a ruling \u2063on Trump&#8217;s presidential \u200bimmunity \u200dclaims.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr>\n<p>Shawn \u200bFleetwood \u2063is a staff writer for The Federalist and \u200ba graduate of the University of Mary Washington. He previously served \u200bas a state content writer \u2062for\u2062 Convention of States \u2062Action and his work\u200c has\u200c been featured \u200cin \u200dnumerous outlets, including RealClearPolitics, RealClearHealth, and Conservative Review. Follow him on Twitter @ShawnFleetwood<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div data-image data-amount=\"5\">\n<h2>Popular<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thefederalist.com\/#\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why do the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ga-secretary-of-state-says-democrats-are-criticizing-voting-law-in-order-to-take-over-federal-elections\/\" title=\"GA Secretary Of State Says Democrats Are Criticizing Voting Law In Order To Take Over Federal Elections\">state attorneys general argue<\/a> against an expedited ruling in the case against Trump, and what concerns do they raise about \u200crushing\u200b the trial?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Erate the legal process \u200cand potentially lead to Trump facing criminal charges.<\/p>\n<p>The state attorneys general, in their legal brief, \u2062argue that\u200c an expedited ruling would\u2062 undermine the integrity of the judicial system. They contend that \u200brushing the trial for\u2063 a high-profile figure like \u2063Trump would set a dangerous\u200d precedent and compromise due process. They emphasize the importance of allowing the normal appellate process to take its\u2063 course and for all parties to have\u200b a fair opportunity to present their arguments.<\/p>\n<p>In their brief,\u2064 the attorneys general also express concern over\u2063 the potential motive behind Smith&#8217;s \u200brequest for an expedited ruling. They suggest that the timing of the trial could be\u200d strategically manipulated to influence the outcome of the 2024 election. They raise doubts about the impartiality of the special counsel&#8217;s actions and argue that rushing\u2064 the trial \u200bwould further undermine public trust in\u2063 the justice system.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/attorneys-general-warn-financial-institutions-of-antitrust-violations-over-climate-activism\/\" title=\"AGs warn banks of antitrust breaches due to climate activism.\">attorneys general highlight<\/a> the constitutional principle that no one,\u2064 including a former president, should be above the law. They argue that the \u200dquestion of Trump&#8217;s immunity should be thoroughly examined and decided upon through a fair\u200c and rigorous legal process. They stress the need\u200d for the Supreme Court to uphold the rule of law and ensure\u2062 that justice is served \u2064without any undue haste or political motivations.<\/p>\n<p>This legal\u200c battle over Trump&#8217;s immunity from prosecution \u2062comes \u200das \u2063part of the ongoing scrutiny and legal challenges surrounding his actions during his presidency. The outcome of this case could have\u2062 significant implications not only for Trump but also for future presidents and\u2062 the balance of power between the executive\u200d and judicial branches of \u2063government.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to \u2064be seen how the Supreme Court will \u200brespond to Smith&#8217;s request and the arguments put forth by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrat-ags-push-back-after-scotus-ruling-say-they-will-support-corporate-dei-efforts\/\" title=\"Democrat AGs vow to back corporate DEI efforts following SCOTUS ruling.\">state\u2063 attorneys general<\/a>. The \u2064decision they make will shape the course of the legal proceedings against Trump and have broader implications for the\u2064 justice system as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>As the case unfolds, it is crucial to prioritize fairness, transparency, \u200dand adherence to the rule of law. The process should not be\u2063 rushed or influenced by political considerations. Regardless of the outcome, it is essential that the public maintains trust and faith in \u2062the\u2063 justice system, knowing\u2063 that all individuals, regardless of \u200dtheir \u2064position of power, will be held accountable for their actions.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nearly 20 state attorneys general have filed a brief opposing Special Counsel Jack Smith&#8217;s request for an expedited ruling on whether ex-President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution. They argue that the special counsel is urging the Supreme Court to intervene, but fails to provide sufficient grounds for such action<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":539,"featured_media":2131069,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[546],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2131068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-federalist"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/539"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2131068"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2131068\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2131069"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2131068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2131068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2131068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}