Former President Donald Trump has called on the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss a request by federal prosecutors seeking an immediate review of his assertion that he cannot be prosecuted for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Responding to Special Counsel Jack Smith's unusual request, Trump aims to avoid Supreme Court intervention before a lower court rules on his criminal immunity claim.

Prosecutors accuse Trump of obstructing Congress and defrauding the U.S. government in attempts to overturn President Joe Biden's election win. Trump's lawyers argue against bypassing the standard appellate process, claiming the Supreme Court should decline the invitation. Trump maintains that as a former president, he cannot face criminal charges related to official responsibilities. The trial is currently scheduled for March.