US District Judge Temporarily Freezes Gag Order on Donald Trump in Election Subversion Case
Washington, DC – In a surprising turn of events, US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has decided to temporarily freeze the gag order she issued on former President Donald Trump in his federal 2020 election subversion criminal case. The order, which was entered earlier this week, has been put on hold to allow the parties involved more time to present their arguments on the matter.
Judge Chutkan, who is overseeing the case against Trump, stated in a brief order that she is issuing the administrative stay of the gag order to give both sides the opportunity to brief her on Trump’s request to pause the order while his appeal of it is pending. This move showcases the judge’s willingness to hear all arguments before making a final decision.
Additionally, Chutkan has set deadlines for both the Justice Department and Trump to respond to the request for a longer pause on the gag order. The Justice Department has until Wednesday to submit their response, while Trump will have until the following Saturday to reply to the government’s filing.
It is worth noting that Trump has already appealed the gag order to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. In a 33-page filing on Friday, his attorneys urged Judge Chutkan to pause the order while the appeal process plays out.
As this story is still developing, updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Source: CNN