Judge Aileen Cannon agrees to delay certain deadlines in classified documents case following immunity concerns raised by Trump

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has granted former President Donald Trump’s request for more information on presidential immunity in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case, leading to the delay of certain deadlines. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s ruling that Trump has immunity from some prosecution for conduct during his presidency in a federal election interference case. Special counsel Jack Smith has been given the opportunity to file a submission on the use of classified information at trial by July 18, with a reply from Trump’s team due on July 21. Trump’s attorneys had previously asked for a pause in court proceedings to assess the impact of the Supreme Court ruling on the case. There is currently no trial date set for the classified documents case, with Trump pleading not guilty to all charges. Additionally, Trump’s team is dealing with two other criminal cases that they are trying to minimize or dismiss. One case involves a hush money trial, where Judge Juan Merchan has stayed the sentencing hearing to allow for briefing on Trump’s motion to set aside the verdict. Trump’s brief is due on July 11, with the Manhattan District Attorney’s response due on July 24. Overall, this latest development adds to the legal challenges facing Trump as he navigates multiple ongoing criminal cases.

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