Trump Seeks Pause in Jan. 6 Proceedings, Appeals Rejection of Immunity Claim in Election Case

Former President Trump has filed a motion to pause activity in his election interference case and has also filed a notice of appeal seeking to overturn a federal judge's decision to deny his motion to dismiss the case. The motions ask the judge to halt all proceedings while the higher court considers Trump's appeal. The judge previously rejected Trump's claims of presidential immunity and constitutional grounds for dismissal. Trump's attorneys argue that the court incorrectly denied his claim of presidential immunity and that the prosecution violates his First Amendment rights. Trump's appeal follows another appeal against a gag order that barred him from making statements targeting individuals involved in the case.