#SCOTUS has *granted* Jack Smith’s motion to expedite the petition for certiorari before judgment—and has ordered former President Trump to respond to the petition by next Wednesday at 4 ET.

Earlier today, Smith had asked the Court to order a response by next Monday, but this is still lightning-fast by the Supreme Court’s standards.

Just to be clear, this is *not* the Court agreeing to take up the case now. It is just the Court agreeing to move *very* quickly in deciding *whether* to take up the case at this juncture (i.e., before the court of appeals).

@JimNf6 Yes.

Steve Vladeck @JimNf6 So the circuit could very well deny trump while this is going on? Fascinating.

I am Jack’s smirking revenge Steve Vladeck @JimNf6 Is precedent, such that it exists, on the side of Trump or the government?

Occam’s Shaving Cream 🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈 Steve Vladeck @JimNf6 My best feeling on this is that presidents don’t enjoy criminal immunity. I don’t know why this isn’t settled law.