Supreme Court to rule on Trump's immunity. Judge: tycoon ineligible in Illinois primary

The Supreme Court decided to hear arguments for and against immunity for Donald Trump, while an Illinois judge ruled the Tycoon ineligible for the state primary.

The Supreme Court has decided to hear Donald Trump's immunity arguments in the case in which he is accused by special prosecutor Jack Smith of trying to subvert the 2020 election, further delaying the federal trial. The highest US court has scheduled hearings in the week beginning 22 April. This is the second time that the Supreme Court has come into play in a case against the former president. Earlier this month, the nine wise men heard arguments for and against Trump's exclusion from the election under the 14th Amendment, which provides for it in cases of 'participation in or incitement to an insurrection'. In the case of the tycoon's assault on Capitol Hill on 6 January 2021.

"Legal scholars are extremely grateful for today's decision by the Supreme Court to address presidential immunity. Without immunity, a president cannot operate properly or make decisions in the best interests of the United States." This was written by Donald Trump on social media Trutrh commenting on the decision of the highest US court. This is a victory for the tycoon because it delays the start of the trial. The hearings of the highest US court will begin on 22 April.

But Donald Trump is ineligible in the Illinois primary. A state judge ruled this according to a report in the New York Times. The primary in the state will be held next 19 March, but since early voting has already begun Judge Tracie R. Porter, a Democrat, ruled that Trump can stay in the race until at least Friday, giving him the chance to appeal. The decision was made under the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies from running any politician who has 'participated in or instigated an insurrection'. Donald Trump's lawyers regarded the ruling as 'unconstitutional' and announced an appeal.