#Trump was originally to be sentenced in July. Then came the 1 July #SCOTUS ruling granting presidents broad #immunity for ofcl acts.

Merchan agreed & pushed back the proceeding until 18 Sept…

Trump’s attys in Aug asked for still more time…

Merchan on 6 Sept delayed Trump’s sentencing yet again until 26 Nov – after the election

Trump’s lawyers argued over the weekend that there are “strong reasons for the requested stay, & eventually dismissal of the case in the interests of justice.”

#law

Unpopular rulings on #elections, #abortion, presidential #immunity, #guns & other issues — as well as the #criminal cases against #Trump, which will likely move forward if he loses — have driven down public #trust in #SCOTUS & the #justice system.

That decline may be hard to reverse no matter which candidate prevails — especially if the courts play a role in deciding the winner.

#law #judiciary #courts #PartisanCourt #ActivistCourt #Vote #VoteBlue #HarrisWalz2024