Trump asks Second Circuit to pause its ruling so he can petition Supreme Court to review presidential immunity and Westfall Act issues

Trump's legal team files a motion asking the Second Circuit to stay its August 8, 2025 ruling rejecting the Westfall Act substitution. Trump seeks to petition the Supreme Court to review important questions relating to presidential immunity and the Westfall Act, arguing he should not have to pay the $83.3 million judgment while the high court considers the case.