Judge Chutkan halts court proceedings due to Trump’s pursuit of presidential immunity claim
OAN’s Daniel Baldwin
2:15 PM – Wednesday, December 13, 2023
The federal judge in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case paused proceedings until Trump’s appeal regarding possible presidential immunity gets settled.
“The court agrees with both parties that Defendant’s appeal automatically stays any further proceedings that would move this case towards trial or impose additional burdens of litigation on Defendant,” Chutkan wrote in a three-page court filing.
While this appears to close the door on starting the trial on March 4th, 2024, the day before Super Tuesday in the Republican presidential primary, Chutkan tried to keep the possibility open.
“If jurisdiction is returned to this court, it will—consistent with its duty to ensure both a speedy trial and fairness for all parties—consider at that time whether to retain or continue the dates of any still-future deadlines and proceedings, including the trial scheduled for March 4th, 2024,” Chutkan wrote.
Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite consideration on whether Trump has presidential immunity in this case. Trump’s legal team is arguing that the actions he took that are under question were within the “outer perimeter” of his official responsibilities as president of the United States. Smith acknowledged that asking the high court to bypass normal procedure was “extraordinary.”
Article Three Project founder Mike Davis argued Smith was desperate to keep his March 4th, 2024 trial date.
“They know that this case can only get resolved before the November 5th, 2024 election if the trial starts on March 4th,” Davis told One America News. “Because they’re going to try to have President Trump sitting in a courtroom for months and months and months instead of on the campaign trail.”
“Jack Smith does not care, because his sole goal is to wage lawfare against President Trump to put him in a courtroom before November 5th, 2024, and then put him in prison for the rest of his life after November 5th, 2024,” Davis continued.
The justices on the U.S. Supreme Court asked the Trump legal team to file a response to Smith’s petition by December 20th, suggesting they would quickly make a decision as to whether to hear the case.
Smith’s team had opposed Chutkan pausing pre-trial proceedings of the case.
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What is the status of Trump’s election interference case after the federal judge’s decision to pause proceedings?
Title: Federal Judge Pauses Trump’s Election Interference Case Amid Appeal for Presidential Immunity
Introduction:
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s election interference case has been put on hold as the federal judge awaits the settlement of Trump’s appeal regarding potential presidential immunity. The decision to pause proceedings has raised questions about the trial’s timeline and its implications for Trump’s political future.
Background:
On December 13, 2023, the federal judge overseeing the case granted a stay on further proceedings, citing Trump’s appeal as the reason behind this temporary halt. The appeal centers around the question of whether Trump, as a former president, is immune from legal action related to his actions during his tenure.
Trial Delay:
Although the pause on proceedings casts doubt on the trial’s scheduled start date of March 4th, 2024, the judge, Chutkan, attempted to keep the possibility of retaining or rescheduling the trial open. Chutkan emphasized the court’s commitment to ensuring both a speedy trial and fairness for all parties involved.
Presidential Immunity Argument:
Trump’s legal team argues that the actions challenged in this case fell within the boundaries of his official responsibilities as the President of the United States. Special Counsel Jack Smith and his team sought expedited consideration from the U.S. Supreme Court on the question of presidential immunity. Smith acknowledged the extraordinary nature of this request to bypass normal procedures.
Strategic Motives:
Article Three Project founder Mike Davis accused Smith of desperation to maintain the March 4th trial date because a resolution before November 5th, 2024, becomes increasingly unlikely if the trial starts later. Davis suggested that Smith aims to keep Trump tied up in court, preventing him from actively campaigning.
U.S. Supreme Court Involvement:
The U.S. Supreme Court requested Trump’s legal team to submit a response to Smith’s petition by December 20th, 2023, implying a swift decision on whether to hear the case. Smith’s opposition to Chutkan’s decision indicates his preference for keeping the pre-trial proceedings ongoing.
Conclusion:
The pause in Trump’s election interference case pending the settlement of his appeal regarding presidential immunity has created uncertainty regarding the trial’s commencement and its potential impact on Trump’s political aspirations. As the case awaits a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, the legal battle continues to draw attention due to its significant implications for the former president.
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