Judge Chutkan Resumes Trump's Election Interference Case After Immunity Ruling

Sep 5, 2024, 02:19 PM

Former President Donald Trump's election interference case resumed in Washington, D.C., after a months-long hiatus. The hearing, presided over by Judge Tanya Chutkan, comes in the wake of a Supreme Court decision granting former presidents broad immunity for official acts. The 10 a.m. status conference aimed to determine how the case should proceed, given the immunity ruling. Trump's legal team and Special Counsel Jack Smith presented their arguments, with Trump's lawyer John Lauro arguing for a delay due to the ongoing presidential campaign. Judge Chutkan expressed skepticism over Trump's bid to dismiss the indictment based on presidential immunity and suggested that the trial might not commence before the election. The hearing ended without finalizing a trial schedule, but Chutkan indicated that a full hearing might be needed to address which charges fall under official acts. This case is part of Trump's broader Jan. 6 case.