Trump asks Judge Cannon to halt classified documents case over immunity decision – Washington Examiner
Former President Donald Trump has requested a judge to suspend most of the proceedings in his classified documents case in Florida. He argues that the recent Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity should be considered first. Trump’s attorneys filed a court document stating that the Supreme Court’s ruling on immunity needs to be addressed before moving forward with the case. The case in question involves Trump’s efforts to block the release of classified documents related to the events of January 6th, 2021, when a mob of his supporters stormed the US Capitol. The judge in Florida had previously ordered the release of the documents, but Trump has been fighting to keep them confidential.
Trump’s legal team argues that the recent Supreme Court decision, which limited the ability of Congress to subpoena a former president’s documents, directly impacts the case in Florida. They believe that the ruling could potentially change the legal standards that apply to Trump’s case and that it would be prejudicial to move forward without first considering its implications.
The judge has not yet ruled on Trump’s request to suspend the proceedings, but the case is expected to be closely watched by legal experts and political commentators. The outcome could have significant implications for the balance of power between the branches of government and the ability of former presidents to shield their records from public scrutiny.
Trump asks Judge Cannon to halt classified documents case over immunity decision
Former President Donald Trump urged a judge on Friday to pause most of the proceedings in his classified documents case in Florida, arguing that the Supreme Court‘s recent decision on presidential immunity must be factored into the case first.
Trump’s attorneys said in a court filing that the high court’s ruling that presidents enjoy some immunity from criminal prosecution has bearing on Trump’s case in Florida and that Trump’s defense team should be given time to present arguments on the matter.
They asked Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, to pause all proceedings in the case except for a pending dispute over a gag order special counsel Jack Smith is seeking to impose on Trump.
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“Resolution of these threshold questions is necessary to minimize the adverse consequences to the institution of the Presidency arising from this unconstitutional investigation and prosecution,” Trump’s attorneys wrote.
“A partial stay is also appropriate to prevent further exploitation of judicial institutions and resources by Executive Branch personnel in connection with the shameful ongoing lawfare campaign,” they added.
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