Perry Stein to Richard Lui/#MSNBC:
This is a state crime, so Trump's appeal of the Bragg convictions wld go up thru the state judicial system to NY Supreme Court & not the Federal system to #SCOTUS.
Hw r, a decision inTrump's #PresidentialImmunity case currently before SCOTUS cld impact it.
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So what the heck is all the yadda yadda about the FEC? It's always been my understanding he's not charged under FEC law. He's charged under NY State election law.
Looks like a red herring to me.
@ginaintheburg well, it's a little more complicated because Trump COULD appeal to SCOTUS claiming violation of federal rights, but it would be a longshot.
Yes, the state issues would need to be appealed to the state courts first, but claims of for example due process violation could go to the federal courts.
@volkris
Thanks for the helpful perspective.