The Supreme Court’s recent decision on presidential immunity is expected to impact the ongoing racketeering case against former President Donald Trump and his allies being pursued by Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis. The case was previously paused until October pending appeals challenging the prosecutor’s involvement. Trump is seeking to have the charges dismissed based on presidential immunity, a defense that was partly upheld by the Supreme Court’s ruling in the federal case. The ruling protects Trump’s contacts with Justice Department officials and Vice President Mike Pence but leaves questions about interactions with individuals outside the federal government, like Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. The decision may lead to further legal challenges and delays in the Georgia case brought against Trump’s associates like Jeffrey Clark and Mark Meadows. The ruling could prolong the legal process in Georgia and add complexity to the proceedings, which have already faced delays. The impact of the ruling on these cases remains unclear, requiring further analysis and potentially leading to protracted litigation.
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