Note that the article’s embedded tweet by a right-wing rag that it’s a “federal” court is wrong. That implies it would go to the Supreme Court, which of course is in Trump’s corner.
No, this is the 1st Appellate Division in NY state court, which is the first appellate level above the Supreme Court (in NY, the “Supreme Court” is the lowest general court level).
Per James, it’s getting appealed to the highest New York state court, the NY Court of Appeals. Trump could still challenge in federal court due to the 8th Amendment argument, but this is not over by any means and may very well be reversed again at the Court of Appeals.
In a statement released after the ruling, James stated her office’s intention to appeal it.
“The First Department today affirmed the well-supported finding of the trial court: Donald Trump, his company, and two of his children are liable for fraud,” James said.
“The court upheld the injunctive relief we won, limiting Donald Trump and the Trump Organization officers’ ability to do business in New York. It should not be lost to history: yet another court has ruled that the president violated the law, and that our case has merit.
“We will seek appeal to the Court of Appeals and continue to protect the rights and interests of New Yorkers.”
Note that the article’s embedded tweet by a right-wing rag that it’s a “federal” court is wrong. That implies it would go to the Supreme Court, which of course is in Trump’s corner.
No, this is the 1st Appellate Division in NY state court, which is the first appellate level above the Supreme Court (in NY, the “Supreme Court” is the lowest general court level).
Per James, it’s getting appealed to the highest New York state court, the NY Court of Appeals. Trump could still challenge in federal court due to the 8th Amendment argument, but this is not over by any means and may very well be reversed again at the Court of Appeals.