On Saturday, a federal judge paused certain filing deadlines in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. This move followed a Supreme Court ruling related to presidential immunity, which has prompted additional briefings on its potential impact on the criminal proceedings in Florida.
Judge Aileen Cannon has set a two-week schedule for briefings on the matter and paused three unrelated filing deadlines that were scheduled during this period.
A spokesperson for Trump praised the judge’s order, stating, “Cannon has rightfully issued a stay and called for additional briefing on the application of the Supreme Court’s historic decision on Presidential Immunity,” and called for the case to be “thrown out entirely.”
Trump is charged with taking classified documents from the White House and resisting government efforts to retrieve them. He has pleaded not guilty.
The Saturday order marks the latest delay in the federal case. The Trump team requested an updated schedule on Friday to argue points related to the Supreme Court’s decision.
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that Trump could claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some actions taken during the final days of his presidency. This ruling directly affects his federal election subversion case in Washington, DC, but could also influence all four criminal cases against him.
This pause in deadlines allows for a reassessment of the classified documents case in light of the Supreme Court’s decision on presidential immunity, potentially impacting the progression of the case against the former president.