'It really stands out': Expert shows why SCOTUS likely to post major Trump ruling Monday

The Supreme Court on Sunday signaled that it would release a decision on Donald Trump's Colorado ballot question on Monday, and a former federal prosecutor explained why that's the case.

Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman, who regularly weighs in Trump's legal troubles, appeared on CNN Newsroom on Sunday to discuss the Supreme Court's surprise alert. Earlier in the day, the SCOTUS notice caused some experts to worry that the top court was giving under support to Trump's 2024 electoral efforts.

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"We don't yet know officially what this ruling will be on by the Supreme Court, but why does it make sense to you that this is what the justices could rule on tomorrow?" the host asked Litman.

"It's a cloistered and very traditional institution, so when they do things a little different, it really stands out," he replied. "Here, there are two things they've done different. First, they've made an abrupt announcement. We're going to release opinions Monday. Typically, they would have said the last time they were on the bench that this is the next time we'll announce opinions."

Second, he said, is that "they are not going to be there."

"It's not one of their scheduled hearing dates. And that too, is quite unusual for the release of opinions. So those are pretty glaring facts and departures from normal practice, and you add to that that March 5 is super Tuesday, as well as the date in Colorado and their desire perhaps to clear up any uncertainty before voters go to the polls, and it all states a very strong, you're right, of course we won't know until 10:00 a.m., but a very strong case that tomorrow the Colorado opinion is coming."

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