Trump can’t appeal New York conviction in federal court, judge rules again
Summary
A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump’s request to move his criminal case about a 2016 payment from New York state court to federal court. The judge did not accept Trump’s argument that presidential immunity would protect him from the charges.Key Facts
- President Donald Trump faces criminal charges related to a 2016 hush money payment.
- Trump asked to move the case from New York state court to federal court.
- The move was based on the claim of presidential immunity, which would protect him from prosecution.
- U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein denied this request.
- The judge ruled that the case must remain in New York state court.
- This decision stops Trump from using federal courts to escape state-level charges.
- The ruling came on a Friday and is part of ongoing legal battles for President Trump.
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