The Supreme Court of the United States This Friday he rejected the request of the Prosecutor’s Office pso that I urgently study whether former President Donald Trump (2017-2021) He has immunity in the federal case against him for the assault on the Capitol.

The High Court has issued a document in which denies the request to special prosecutor Jack Smith, but does not provide any explanation about your decision. The rejection of the Supreme Court is a serious blow to Smith’s strategywho asked the court last week, and insisted again this Thursday, that the High Court rule urgently on the immunity of former presidents from federal charges, thus bypassing lower courts.

The issue of immunity keeps the case of the assault on the Capitol suspendedwhich must be judged in Washington and that if it slows down too much it could not affect the eventual candidacy of the Republican in the presidential elections November 2024.

Trump seeks to lengthen the process

Trump’s defense has opted to try Extend the process as much as possible. The former president himself asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday to ignore the prosecutor’s claims and comply with all procedures, including transferring it to minor appeals if necessary.

Trump is accused of inciting the violent assault on the Capitol which happened on January 6, 2021 and he faces prosecution for several crimes, the most serious of which is conspiracy to obstruct an official procedure, which could result in a maximum of 55 years in prison.

The trial was scheduled for March 4, 2024 in the federal capital, one day before ‘Super Tuesday’, the big day of the primary elections, although it could be delayed if previous issues such as immunity are not resolved. This victory contrasts with the setback that he received on Wednesday from the Colorado Supreme Court, which expelled the former president from the Republican primaries in that state for his role in the assault on the Capitol.