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Donald Trump’s Legal Landscape: Is The Lawfare Effort Dead? | 7.20.24

Jul 20, 2024
09:44
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Exploring the dismissal of cases against Trump, Supreme Court rulings, Biden's proposals for SC justices, and legal implications of a California law preventing schools from informing parents about gender identification.
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  • Dismissal of federal cases raises doubts on legality of appointments affecting pending cases.
  • Proposals for Supreme Court term limits and code of ethics face political challenges and concerns about impartiality.

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Impact of Legal Rulings on Trump's Cases

The recent legal rulings, including the dismissal of federal cases against Trump due to the unconstitutional appointment of special counsel Jack Smith, have significant implications for other pending cases. Judge Eileen Cannon's decision to toss out the indictment charges sets a precedent affecting at least three other cases, questioning the validity of the appointments and leading to potential collapses of various prosecutions. Additionally, the Supreme Court's immunity ruling further challenges the basis of charges against Trump, potentially weakening the ongoing legal efforts against him.

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