A federal judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump’s effort to shift a New York hush money case from state to federal court was untimely, upholding the original jurisdiction. The decision stems from a legal challenge where Trump sought to remove the prosecution over alleged election interference, arguing federal courts had authority. Legal experts note the ruling could impact similar cases involving state prosecutions and potential federal claims. The opinion highlights tensions between state and federal authority in high-profile criminal proceedings.
From the long opinion today by Judge Alvin Hellerstein (S.D.N.Y.) in People v. Trump: Defendant Donald J. Trump, President of… The post Federal Judge Concludes Then-Candidate Trump's Attempt to Remove N.Y. Hush Money Non-Reporting Prosecution to Federal Court Came Too Late appeared first on Reason.com.
