DOJ official announcements or court documents

Judge Halts Trump's Election Case After Presidential Victory

Nov 8, 2024, 06:03 PM

Following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, Special Counsel Jack Smith has asked Judge Tanya Chutkan to vacate all remaining deadlines and pause proceedings in the 2020 election interference case related to the events of January 6. Smith's motion cites the need to "assess the unprecedented circumstances" and proposes a December 2 deadline for a status report or to inform the court of "the result of their deliberations." The judge has granted the request, canceling any remaining court deadlines and effectively pausing the case while the Department of Justice considers its next steps.