Donald Trump’s lawyers have argued that the request to have the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) hear arguments regarding the President’s immunity claims presents “momentous, historic questions.” They also argue that the precedent set by SCOTUS regarding these questions will have implications across all matters of governmental immunity. The case itself deals with the New York State District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr.’s subpoenas and im demands for President Trump’s tax returns. The lawyers have argued that these subpoenas should be blocked because the President is immune from state criminal subpoenas while in office. The parties disagree on what federal authority the President may invoke for this immunity and if SCOTUS will be the deciding factor for this case.
