Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."

Prosecutors have been ordered to respond to the president-elect’s request by Thursday morning, suggesting the court could rule before Friday’s scheduled sentencing.

Forcing President Trump to prepare for a criminal sentencing in a felony case while he is preparing to lead the free world imposes an intolerable, unconstitutional burden,' his defense team argued.