In a significant development in the federal election subversion case against former President Donald Trump, special counsel Jack Smith has requested an extension for the upcoming hearing, which is now set to take place on September 5. The trial judge, Judge Tanya Chutkan, granted the extension on Friday after prosecutors from Smith's office filed a request outlining their need for more time to assess the implications of the Supreme Court's decision earlier this summer.

The filing, submitted by prosecutors on Thursday, mentioned that they are currently working through what the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States means for the case and its future proceedings. The decision granted Trump broad immunity for official acts during his presidency, raising questions about how the case should proceed.

Prosecutors also mentioned that they have been consulting with other components of the Department of Justice to better understand the new precedent set by the Supreme Court. They emphasized that these consultations are ongoing and their final position on the best schedule for briefing issues related to the decision has not been determined yet.

This request for an extension marks a notable shift in the approach of federal prosecutors, who had previously urged the case forward to trial, aiming to provide quick answers to voters. On the other hand, Judge Chutkan had set a swift schedule after receiving the case last week, issuing two rulings and scheduling an August 16 hearing to discuss the future schedule of the case.

As a result of the extension, the August 16 hearing has been postponed and the deadline for a status report, originally set for Friday, has been moved to August 30. Prosecutors and defense attorneys held a call earlier this week, with the defense expressing their agreement with the additional time requested by the special counsel.

The developments in the federal election subversion case against former President Trump continue to unfold, with both the prosecution and the defense closely examining the implications of the Supreme Court's immunity ruling. As the next steps in the case are considered, it remains to be seen how this extension will impact the timeline and proceedings surrounding this high-profile case.

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