"Judge Delays Trump's Election Case Amid Immunity Dispute"

The federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's case involving the 2020 election has temporarily paused proceedings while Trump appeals a decision on his immunity from criminal prosecution. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan granted Trump's request to halt the proceedings while he pursues his appeal, giving the higher court jurisdiction over the case. If Trump's immunity claim is ultimately rejected, the case will return to Chutkan, who will then consider whether to retain or continue future deadlines and proceedings. Trump was charged with four counts in August, including conspiracy to defraud the United States, and has pleaded not guilty.