Editorial: The New York Times

• The Supreme Court urgently needs to decide on Donald Trump's extraordinary claim of absolute immunity from criminal prosecution indefinitely.
• Until the justices give their ruling, Trump's criminal trial for his role in the Jan 6 Capitol attack can't proceed.
• Every day of delay lessens the chance of reaching a verdict in that case before Election Day.
• Special counsel Jack Smith has until next Tuesday to respond to Trump's emergency application asking the court to reject the appeals court ruling.
• Trump's lawyers know how important that verdict is to his chances of election victory.
• They claim Smith's request for speed is politically motivated, something Smith denies.

Conclusion: The crux of Smith's demands is to ensure a speedy trial, something every defendant, including a former president, is entitled to. Justice delayed is justice denied.

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