A federal judge has halted proceedings in the criminal case against former President Donald Trump, who is facing charges related to the 2020 election, while his appeal arguing presidential immunity is heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. All pending deadlines and court dates in the case have been put on pause, but not vacated, and if jurisdiction is returned to the judge, she will consider whether to retain or continue the dates of any still-future deadlines and proceedings, including the trial scheduled for March 4, 2024. The appeals court is expected to hear arguments in the case in the coming weeks, with the outcome of the case having major implications for Trump and the future of presidential immunity.
