Summary
A federal judge has canceled all remaining court deadlines in Donald Trump’s classified documents case following his recent victory in the presidential election. This decision allows prosecutors time to reassess their strategy in light of the Justice Department’s longstanding policy that sitting presidents cannot be prosecuted.
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan comes as Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team evaluates the implications of Trump’s election on the ongoing legal proceedings. Trump was charged last year with illegally hoarding classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate and attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election. With the cancellation of deadlines, Smith’s team is expected to propose a new course of action by December 2, which may involve winding down the cases against Trump due to the legal protections afforded to a sitting president. The outcome of these legal battles could significantly impact the political landscape as Trump prepares to assume office again.
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