Former US President Donald Trump is taking legal action against an appeals court decision that he does not enjoy immunity for his actions in office. Trump's lawyers filed a motion with the Supreme Court on Monday to stay the ruling.

The ball is now in the court of the judges of the country's highest court. It depends on their actions whether and when the trial for attempted election fraud against the Republican can begin in Washington. If the court accepts Trump's appeal, the way would be clear for the trial to begin. However, if the court comes to a different conclusion, the election fraud case would likely be over.