Special Counsel Jack Smith was granted more time by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to provide an outline of the next steps in the 2020 election interference case against former President Donald Trump. The delay pushes the case further into the presidential race as Trump runs against Vice President Kamala Harris.
The case, one of several legal hurdles facing Trump, involves charges related to his attempts to undermine the 2020 election results. Prosecutors requested the extension to examine the recent Supreme Court ruling that grants presidents immunity from criminal charges for official acts. This ruling has prompted a reevaluation of how to move forward with the case.
The delay comes as Trump faces legal challenges in both Washington, D.C. and New York, where he was found guilty of falsifying business records. His sentencing in the New York case has been postponed until September due to the Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
While Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges in the election interference case, the courts are now tasked with determining whether his alleged conduct constituted official presidential acts. The case has been at a standstill as Trump fought for immunity in the courts, with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit rejecting his claim earlier this year.
Despite the postponement, the legal proceedings against Trump are expected to continue as the courts navigate the complexities of presidential immunity and the charges against the former president. The next steps in the case are now scheduled to be discussed in early September.
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