President-elect Donald Trump has taken an unprecedented step by appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court to cancel his sentencing in the hush money case, which is set for Friday in New York.

Trumpā€™s Lawyers Appeal to Highest Court

Trumpā€™s legal team turned to the nationā€™s highest judicial body after New York courts declined to delay sentencing. The presiding judge, Juan M. Merchan, oversaw Trumpā€™s trial and conviction last May on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records.

In their petition, Trumpā€™s attorneys urged the Supreme Court to issue an immediate stay to prevent “grave injustice and harm to the institution of the Presidency and the operations of the federal government.”

Supreme Court Seeks Swift Response from Prosecutors

The Supreme Court has requested a response from New York prosecutors by Thursday, highlighting the urgency of the matter. Judge Merchan has previously indicated that he does not plan to impose jail time, fines, or probation at the sentencing.

Presidential Immunity at the Core of Trumpā€™s Argument

Trumpā€™s legal team has cited a Supreme Court ruling that grants sitting presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution as grounds to challenge his conviction. They argue that certain evidence used in the hush money case should have been protected by presidential immunity.

While the immunity ruling was issued in a separate case, Trumpā€™s lawyers believe it should have applied to the New York proceedings. Judge Merchan, however, has consistently rejected this interpretation.

Implications for the Presidency and the Courts

This high-stakes legal maneuver has raised questions about the balance between the judiciaryā€™s authority and the protections afforded to a president. The outcome of the Supreme Courtā€™s decision could have far-reaching consequences for how presidential immunity is applied in future legal disputes.

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