A New York state judge has temporarily paused proceedings in Donald Trump's criminal case involving hush money payments. The delay, effective until at least Nov. 19, allows time to consider potential dismissal due to a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity for official acts. This development comes after Trump's election as President, with his inauguration set for January. Trump's legal team argues that continuing the case would interfere with his duties as president, referencing the July Supreme Court decision that restricts evidence involving presidential actions in cases about personal conduct. The judge has not yet postponed sentencing, currently set for Nov. 26, but legal experts anticipate a delay following Trump's election victory.
