Introduction

A federal judge, Tanya Chutkan, has granted a temporary freeze on the criminal proceedings against former president Donald Trump. The case accuses Trump of plotting to overturn the 2020 election results. The judge ruled that the prosecution cannot progress towards trial while the former president asserts immunity claims in higher courts.

Judge’s Order

In a three-page order, Judge Tanya Chutkan made it clear that she is halting any further proceedings that would push the case closer to trial or add more litigation burdens on Donald Trump.

For more details on the judge’s order, you can refer to the official document.