Key takeaways:
- Former President Donald Trump has been granted a temporary stay on a limited gag order issued by Judge Tanya Chutkan in the 2020 election conspiracy criminal case.
- The gag order, which was issued on Monday, barred Trump from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses.
- The stay on the gag order will remain in effect until Judge Chutkan makes a final ruling on the matter. It is unclear at this time when a final ruling will be issued.
Former President Donald Trump has been granted a temporary stay on a limited gag order issued by Judge Tanya Chutkan in the 2020 election conspiracy criminal case. Trump’s defense attorneys requested the stay late Friday afternoon, arguing that the order was unconstitutional.
Judge Chutkan agreed to the stay on Friday, allowing Trump to speak freely about the case while he challenges the restrictions in higher courts. The gag order, which was issued on Monday, barred Trump from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff, and potential witnesses.
Prosecutors argued that Trump’s posts could contribute to danger or violence and could interfere with the case. However, Judge Chutkan stated that the stay was necessary to give the parties time to submit appeal briefs.
The case is still ongoing, and Trump’s attorneys are expected to submit their appeal briefs in the coming weeks. The stay on the gag order will remain in effect until Judge Chutkan makes a final ruling on the matter. It is unclear at this time when a final ruling will be issued.
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