Trump Seeks Dismissal of Charges

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Trump argues Smith unlawfully appointed in documents and election cases

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Trump 's requests were made to the federal district court in Washington , D.C. , and the U.S. appeals court in Atlanta .

A district court judge in South Florida , who is overseeing the documents case, ordered an end to that prosecution in July .

A federal appeals court is set to decide whether to revive Smith 's prosecution of Trump over his handling of sensitive government records and alleged attempts to obstruct the investigation.

The former president is expected to again seek to have the case dismissed on immunity grounds.

He also wants the judge to prohibit the special and his office from spending any more public dollars.

The question of whether Smith was lawfully appointed could end up before the Supreme Court .

Trump is vying for a second term in the White House and has said he would fire Smith "within two seconds " if he defeats Vice President Kamala Harris .

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