Judge Luttig: The Supreme Court just handed a ‘very difficult decision’ to Jack Smith

Judge J. Michael Luttig joins Ali Velshi to discuss the practical implications of the Supreme Court agreeing to hear Donald Trump’s far-fetched immunity claim, a move that is likely to further delay the former president’s federal election interference case. Luttig breaks down the most realistic timeline for the ruling and its fallout, predicting early October as the most likely start date for Smith’s trial to begin. Luttig also explains why the case is “far, far more important for the country and Constitution” than the United States v. Nixon case and others before it.


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[snowrose]

The Court didn't have to take the case. They could have said the lower court was correct.

[jimaustin]

The Supreme Court has lost all credibility

[fisherforrest]

Corruption at the highest kevels is what we are witnessing

[cinderspaced]

I cannot believe what I am seeing/hearing. In America?

[romeror]

This court should be held accountable for this delay.

[kenairockband]

The gall that they go after Fanni Willis yet Thomas won’t recuse himself.

[kendrikalexander]

No one is above the law they say, then why are they agreeing to hear this case if thats true?

[xibkhtf]

Our federal judicial system is broken and deserves a review from an independent committee. Bottom to top.

[giennefarcais]

unless Clarence "buy me a vacation" Thomas recuses himself, the entire procedure is corrupt

[brunokrisgeorgeton]

It is unbelievable that the court just timed this thing perfectly for trump. No other way to look at it.

[rayray]

Four justices thought the appeal case is important enough for SCOTUS to hear the case? Or, simply four justices did not like the appeals court decision.

[Princelargo]

May justice and truth prevail and may righteousness be upheld

[imirim]

It took 3 days for SCOTUS to take up and hear Bush V. Gore. 16 days for US v Nixon. Two months here is preposterous

[lydiaaguayo]

Keep Russia and dictatorship out of America! Vote Blue 2024!!!💙💙💙

[vincentnguyen]

SCOTUS gives Judge Luttig a BIG lost on section 3 in 14th amendment.

[petehurley]

NO COO-COOS, NO COUPS!!!! WE NEED A REAL LEADER~~~ NOT A CHEATER!

[ohreally]

America would be much better off today if more people like Luttig, who actually care about our Democracy and upholding the Constitution had been chosen for the Supreme Court instead of people like Thomas, who are only interested in using the position to line their own pockets.

[jamiebrotherston]

Luttig must feel so ashamed as he watches the Judicial branch collapse. He more than anyone knows the whole thing is collapsing. History repeats - circa Germany 1930's.

[donellaraye]

It’s always great to hear judge Luttig speak about the legal issues impacting citizen DJT! It will get interesting to see how the SCOTUS deal with this important case!

[willmitchell]

I usually know when corporate media comes on when I hear the gas lighting