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Trump Seeks Jan. 6 Discovery Halt; Judge Demands Justification

5/1/2026

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President Donald Trump filed a 17-page motion to halt discovery in the Jan. 6 suit.
The motion says order is moot because the case is on appeal.
It asserts an automatic stay bars any claim involving Trump, including co-defendants Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Judge Amit Mehta ordered Trump to justify the stay, kept discovery paused, and said the stay will prevent duplicative litigation and distractions.

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President Donald Trump filed a 17-page motion to halt discovery in the Jan. 6 suit.
The motion says order is moot because the case is on appeal.
It asserts an automatic stay bars any claim involving Trump, including co-defendants Rudy Giuliani, the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers.
Judge Amit Mehta ordered Trump to justify the stay, kept discovery paused, and said the stay will prevent duplicative litigation and distractions.