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Trump Cases to be Wound Down Before Inauguration

Special Counsel Jack Smith plans to conclude federal cases against Donald Trump before his inauguration due to Justice Department policy against prosecuting sitting presidents, creating legal complexities.

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What is the status of the New York case against Trump following his election victory?: Trump's New York case, involving a hush-money payment, is also affected by his victory. While he cannot halt the state-level prosecution, his return to power casts doubt on the case and other pending ones like the Georgia case.
How did the Supreme Court's July ruling impact the ongoing federal cases against Trump?: The Supreme Court's July ruling granted former presidents expansive immunity from prosecution for acts taken in the White House, potentially impacting the election interference case against Trump and creating challenges for Smith's team to pursue charges.
What is the Justice Department's policy regarding the prosecution of sitting presidents?: The Justice Department's longstanding policy prevents the prosecution of sitting presidents, forcing Smith to evaluate how to conclude the cases against Trump before he takes office to avoid a potential conflict.
How does Trump's election as president-elect affect the ongoing federal cases against him?: Trump's election as president-elect impacts both the classified documents case and the election interference case, as the Justice Department's policy protects sitting presidents from prosecution. This raises questions about the precedent and impact such decisions may create.
What is the main reason for Jack Smith's plan to wind down the federal cases against Donald Trump before his inauguration?: Jack Smith, the special counsel, is planning to wind down the federal cases against Donald Trump before his inauguration due to the Justice Department's policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.

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