A hearing has been scheduled for Aug. 16 at 10 a.m. in the federal election interference case against former President Donald Trump, overseen by Judge Tanya Chutkan.

The case against Trump, which has been paused due to an appeal on presidential immunity, involves allegations of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, and the hearing will be the first proceeding since the U.S. Supreme Court's pivotal ruling on presidential immunity, as ABC News reports.

On Aug. 16, former President Donald Trump's legal team will appear in Judge Tanya Chutkan's courtroom for the first time in seven months. This hearing marks a significant milestone in a case that has captivated the nation. The hearing was set following a period of procedural delays triggered by legal appeals.

Legal Grounds for Case Dismissal

Although Trump is not mandated to attend the upcoming hearing, his legal team has been actively engaged in the case.

Earlier, Judge Chutkan denied a motion to dismiss the charges on statutory grounds, pending rulings on adjacent matters raised by the defense.

"They may refile the motion once issues of presidential immunity are resolved," she stated.

Supreme Court’s Role and Ruling

The case has been on hold as Trump's defense team has taken the question of presidential immunity to the highest court in the land. Last month, the Supreme Court delivered a pivotal 6-3 decision.

Authored by Chief Justice John Roberts, the ruling established that a president has "absolute immunity for acts within their core constitutional powers" and a "presumption of immunity for acts within the outer perimeter of his official responsibility."

Judge Chutkan will need to apply this ruling to assess whether Trump's actions aimed at overturning the 2020 election constitute "official acts" or were private conduct that could lead to criminal prosecution.

Charges and Allegations Against Trump

Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing in this case.

He pleaded not guilty last year to charges that include orchestrating a "criminal scheme" to subvert the outcome of the 2020 election. Specifically, Trump is accused of several actions to overturn the election results.

Allegations of Fake Electors and DOJ Manipulation

One of the allegations involves Trump enlisting so-called slates of "fake electors" in key states.

Moreover, he is accused of attempting to manipulate the Justice Department to pursue "sham election crime investigations" to legitimize his claims of widespread voter fraud.

Vice President's Role and Jan. 6 Unrest

Trump also allegedly tried to involve then-Vice President Mike Pence in altering the election results, asking Pence to reject or alter electoral votes during the formal certification process.

Additionally, Trump is charged with promoting false claims of a stolen election, which he is accused of continuing to assert during the Jan. 6 Capitol demonstrations.

Trial Timeline and Next Steps

Initially, the trial date for Trump's election interference case was set for March 4. However, proceedings were halted following the appeal to the Supreme Court.

Moving forward, the Aug. 16 hearing will determine the timeline for the case based on the Supreme Court's immunity decision.

At this stage, Trump's legal team has the option to refile motions depending on how presidential immunity issues are resolved. The hearing will set the stage for forthcoming legal maneuvers and potential trial dates.

Public and Legal Reactions

The public and legal communities are closely watching how this case unfolds.

With the central question of whether Trump's actions were part of his official duties or actions taken in a personal capacity, the case could set far-reaching legal precedents.