A federal judge in Washington formally postponed Donald Trump’s March hearing Accused of conspiring to rig the 2020 elections A major legal appeal by the former president continues to make its way through the courts.
On Friday, U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan vacated the March 4 trial dateBut a new date has not been set immediately.
The postponement comes as a federal appeals court Trump’s pending appeal has yet to be resolved, arguing that he is immune from prosecution For the actions he took in the White House. It’s unclear when the three-judge panel might rule, but Trump’s team is expected to appeal a ruling in favor of prosecutors that allows the case to move forward, resulting in additional delays.
For both parties, time is essential. Trump, who faces four indictments and 91 felony charges, wants to delay his criminal cases as he enjoys front-runner status in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Meanwhile, Smith’s team hopes to crack down on Trump this year. Before the November election.
The Washington case had previously been expected to proceed but was delayed for weeks by Trump’s appeal on immunity grounds. The appeals court heard arguments on January 9 and, although it said it intends to act quickly, has yet to issue a ruling.
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