The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on presidential immunity by late June, with initial oral arguments beginning on Thursday. Former President Donald Trump has criticized a New York Judge for barring him from attending a Supreme Court hearing on whether he has immunity from prosecution for acts committed while in office. Judge Juan Merchan denied Trump’s request to leave for the hearing, citing his involvement in a trial in the New York Supreme Court related to a “hush money” case. Trump expressed his frustration, claiming that the judge is preventing him from participating in a crucial legal proceeding that could impact the presidency’s powers. The Supreme Court case involves allegations that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election results, which he denies, citing his presidential immunity for official actions. Special counsel Jack Smith argues that presidential immunity has no constitutional basis. Judge Merchan ruled that Trump must remain in New York for a trial on falsifying business records. Trump maintains his innocence and criticizes the judge’s decision, claiming bias. He also has a pending request to attend his son’s graduation, which the judge has not yet decided on. Trump and his attorney have raised concerns about the judge’s daughter’s political affiliations but were denied a request for recusal. Trump is currently under a gag order in the case, which he argues violates his free speech rights.
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