Judge Cannon Agrees to Delay Jack Smith’s Classified Docs Case Following SCOTUS Immunity Ruling
SUMMARY
Judge Aileen Cannon granted Trump's request to pause some pre-trial deadlines in Jack Smith’s classified documents case following the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The Court ruled 6-3 that Trump has absolute immunity for core Constitutional powers, but not for unofficial acts. Trump's attorneys requested a pause in all proceedings, except for a ruling on the special counsel’s gag order request, to determine if Trump's conduct was official or unofficial. They also requested reconsideration of two dismissal motions, citing Justice Clarence Thomas's opinion questioning Jack Smith’s authority due to his appointment as a private citizen and lack of Senate confirmation.
