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[^2]\n\nThe first motion argues that US courts lack jurisdiction to prosecute Maduro because he is a de facto head of state entitled to sovereign immunity for official acts. [^3]\n\nDefense lawyers for Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, filed a motion to dismiss narcoterrorism charges against them. [^4]\n\nLawyer Barry Pollack argued during Maduro's first court appearance on January 5 that Maduro enjoys immunity as head of a sovereign state and challenged the legality of his capture and transfer. [^5]\n\nMaduro's defense questioned the jurisdiction of US courts and the legality of the January 3 military operation that ended with his capture in Caracas and subsequent transfer to the United States. [^6]\n\nThe hearing to address these issues is scheduled for November 17, before the trial which is currently planned for June 2027. [^7]\n\nNicolás Maduro faces charges of conspiracy to commit acts of narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, and possession of automatic weapons. [^8]\n\nThe second motion requests the dismissal of the narco-terrorism conspiracy charge, asserting it fails to allege sufficient jurisdictional elements under US law. [^9]\n\nIn his filings, Maduro's lawyer argued that a US court lacks jurisdiction because Maduro is a de facto head of state and the alleged conduct consists of acts attributable to official charges and state powers. [^10]\n\nLawyer Barry Pollack submitted two motions: one to dismiss all charges based on sovereign immunity, and a backup motion to dismiss only the narcotics terrorism conspiracy charge. [^11]\n\nAttorney Barry Pollack argued that the US court lacks jurisdiction over Maduro, who is currently detained in a New York penal facility, based on his status as a de facto head of state. 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