Trump’s Federal Move Blocked Again | New York City News

Trump’s latest bid to have his state conviction tossed to federal court has been shut down again—this time by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein, who called the move a repeat of failed legal tactics and ruled it neither new nor legally valid. The case stems from Trump’s 2024 felony conviction for hush money payments tied to Stormy Daniels, which could’ve impacted his 2016 campaign. Though he received an unconditional discharge (no punishment), the conviction stands. Trump’s team had hoped federal courts would grant him immunity as president, but Hellerstein, who previously denied this strategy twice, says their delays and strategic missteps—like first pursuing state appeals—cost them any chance of success in federal court. The judge’s latest ruling seals the door on this avenue, leaving Trump’s only remaining path: continuing his state-level appeals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb996620f84a6dc5