In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice Special Counsel, Jack Smith, has filed an argument challenging President Trump's assertion of presidential immunity in the midst of his 2020 election interference case. The document was submitted on Saturday to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, requesting a review of the order from the district court denying motions to dismiss based on presidential immunity and double jeopardy.

Highlighting the severity of the situation, Smith emphasizes in the filing, "Immunity from criminal prosecution would be particularly dangerous where, as here, the former President is alleged to have engaged in criminal conduct aimed at overturning the results of an election." He further adds that a President who unlawfully attempts to retain power through criminal means could jeopardize the very foundations of America's democratic system.

The document goes on to accuse Trump of conspiring to use knowingly false claims of election fraud to overturn the legitimate results of the election, thereby disenfranchising millions of voters. Smith's conclusion calls for the affirmation of the district court's order, denying the defendant's motions to dismiss based on presidential immunity and double jeopardy grounds. Furthermore, the special counsel urges the court to issue the mandate five days after the entry of judgment, emphasizing the public importance of a prompt resolution in this case.

Interestingly, Smith's appeal to expedite the assessment of the immunity claim was recently rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump's legal team has urged the court to reject Smith's request, arguing that granting presidential immunity from criminal prosecution is a matter of significant historical importance and should be thoroughly reviewed by lower courts first.

The brief filed by Trump's legal team states, "An erroneous denial of a claim of presidential immunity from criminal prosecution unquestionably warrants this Court's review." However, they argue that the case should proceed through the D.C. Court first, urging the Supreme Court to wait for the completion of the lower courts' review.

These developments mark a crucial point in the ongoing legal proceedings regarding President Trump's alleged involvement in attempting to overturn the 2020 election results. With presidential immunity and double jeopardy principles under scrutiny, the implications of this case on the future of the presidency and America's democratic system remain of utmost importance.