Summary
E. Jean Carroll's lawyers have asked the Supreme Court to dismiss President Donald Trump's attempt to stop a defamation case against him. Carroll claims Trump's comments about her were personal and should not be protected by presidential immunity. The Supreme Court will consider this request as part of their ongoing review.
Key Facts
- E. Jean Carroll has a defamation case against President Donald Trump.
- Carroll's lawyers filed a document asking the Supreme Court to reject Trump's effort to stop the case.
- They argue that Trump's arguments are both procedurally flawed and legally unsupported.
- Carroll claims that Trump's statements about her were made in a personal context, not as president.
- Lower courts have allowed Carroll's case to continue, dismissing Trump's claims of immunity.
- The Supreme Court is set to review the case in their docket as case number 25‑573.
