The U.S. Supreme Court has said ‘no’ to Donald Trump’s last ditch effort to delay his criminal sentencing in New York on Friday for his 34 felony convictions.
Breaking News: The Supreme Court has denied President-elect Donald Trump’s request to stop his sentencing. He is scheduled to be sentenced in New York on Friday. nyti.ms/407xQqZ [image or embed]
— The New York Times (@nytimes.com) January 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
From the New York Times (free link):
In a brief unsigned order, a five-justice majority noted that Mr. Trump was not facing jail time and that he could still challenge his conviction “in the ordinary course on appeal.”
Although Mr. Trump had argued that being sentenced 10 days before his inauguration would distract from the presidential transition, the majority held, “The burden that sentencing will impose on the president-elect’s responsibilities is relatively insubstantial.”
The majority included Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justices Sonia Sotomayor; Amy Coney Barrett; Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson.
Four of the court’s conservative justices — Clarence Thomas, Samuel A. Alito Jr., Neil M. Gorsuch and Brett M. Kavanaugh — noted dissents without providing reasons.
Although he was found guilty by a jury of his peers, the sentencing will now formalize the Donald’s conviction, cementing his status as the first felon to occupy the Oval Office.
Today is a highly, highly unusual day. I’m thanking Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
The sanctity of a jury verdict must be respected. [image or embed] — Stephanie Kennedy (@wordswithsteph.bsky.social) January 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
As shocked as I am that John Roberts did the right thing on Trump’s sentencing, I’m equal parts giddy that Trump next has to face Roberts as he swears him in. Awkward!
— Joy-Ann Reid (@joyannreid.bsky.social) January 9, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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