Trump Attorneys Ask Judge to Vacate Order Blocking New Motions

‘President Trump has a right to defend himself at all stages of this case, including by filing motions clearly allowed under the law.’

Former President Donald Trump sits in the courtroom with attorneys Christopher Kise and Alina Habba during his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court in New York City on Nov. 6, 2023. Brendan McDermid-Pool/Getty Images

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked a New York judge to vacate his recent order blocking parties from filing new motions, arguing the order “violates” several state court mandates.

New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan is presiding over a criminal case Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is prosecuting against President Trump over allegedly falsifying business records.