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Trump not immune from prosecution in 2020 election case, federal appeals court rules

Former U.S. President Trump is not immune from prosecution in the 2020 federal election case, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.

The U.S. Court of Appeals – D.C. Circuit considered Trump’s claim of presidential immunity from prosecution for his actions in office, including his alleged role to overturn his 2020 election loss. 

The U.S. Supreme Court may eventually review the issue.

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Trump claimed presidential immunity prevented prosecution for his actions in office. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)

This report is developing and will be updated.

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