The Supreme Court announced on Wednesday that it will determine whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from prosecution for alleged acts committed while in office. The court granted special counsel Jack Smith's request to address the issue of presidential immunity for conduct involving official acts during a president's tenure. Arguments in the case are scheduled to be heard during the week of April 22, with a decision expected by the end of June.

This decision by the high court, which holds a 6-3 conservative majority, follows a previous case involving Trump's potential exclusion from Colorado's primary ballot over actions related to the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump, who has pleaded not guilty, faces 91 charges across four different prosecutions, including two state cases.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit previously rejected Trump's claim of sweeping immunity, leading him to appeal to the Supreme Court. The court's decision to take up the case may impact the timeline for Trump's trial, which has been paused to allow for the appeals process to unfold. Trump seeks to delay the trial until after the November presidential election, citing concerns about its effect on his campaign against President Biden.

The issue at hand revolves around whether a former president retains immunity from criminal liability for acts committed while in office. Special counsel Jack Smith contends that a prompt trial is vital due to the serious nature of the charges against Trump, including his alleged attempts to subvert the election process. Meanwhile, Trump's legal team argues that stripping him of immunity would set a dangerous precedent, undermining the presidency and potentially interfering with future political processes.

The Supreme Court's upcoming decision on Trump's immunity could have significant implications for his ongoing legal battles, marking a crucial juncture in a series of complex and contentious legal proceedings.