Trump Attorneys Say Supreme Court Decision on Criminal Case May Impact Civil Case

Last month, U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta sought to advance a group of three civil cases filed against former President Donald Trump concerning his actions on January 6, 2021. Since then, the Supreme Court has agreed to review President Trump’s claim of presidential immunity in a criminal case related to the same events, prompting defense attorneys to request a pause in the civil proceedings.

During a March 12 status conference, the parties had come to a standstill on several matters, with President Trump’s attorneys insisting that the civil trial cannot proceed until certain matters in the criminal cases are resolved, thereby preserving his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

The judge then gave President Trump’s attorneys until March 19 to file a motion for a stay and the plaintiffs until March 26 to respond.

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