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Donald Trump has filed an emergency brief with the Supreme Court seeking to pause his sentencing in a hush money case, arguing that he should be entitled to a stay of criminal proceedings while presidential immunity claims are resolved. The main issues presented in the brief include whether the evidence used in the trial violated claimed immunity and if this immunity extends to a president-elect during the critical transition period after an election. The case raises significant questions about the extent of presidential immunity and its applicability to transition activities that precede actual inauguration. The discussion suggests that this legal maneuver could have implications not only for Trump but also for future cases involving presidential conduct and accountability.