In a significant development in the federal election subversion case against former President Donald Trump, Judge Tanya Chutkan has set a schedule that will allow prosecutors to release previously unseen evidence, including grand jury transcripts, before the presidential election. The deadline for prosecutors to file their evidence is September 26, according to the judge’s latest order.

Trump’s defense team had sought to delay the public release of evidence until after the November election, but Judge Chutkan’s schedule will allow for the potential release of critical information just weeks before voters head to the polls. The evidence may not be immediately public, but it is likely to become available with some redactions.

This is just one of several filings expected before the election, with no trial date or additional hearings scheduled. Judge Chutkan’s order also sets deadlines for Trump’s challenges to the indictment on statutory grounds and the legality of special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment.

At a hearing on Thursday, Judge Chutkan made it clear that she would not consider the presidential campaign when crafting the next steps in the case, rebuffing concerns from Trump’s defense team about the timing of evidence release. A key disagreement between Trump and the special counsel is which side should file the initial brief on whether the superseding indictment comports with the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.

Judge Chutkan also expressed skepticism about Trump’s plan to challenge the indictment on the grounds that Smith was illegally appointed, despite allowing his team to do so. The case is likely to be appealed, with the scope of Trump’s immunity in the election subversion case a key issue.

The schedule set by Judge Chutkan will allow for a quicker resolution of the immunity issues, with a deadline for final briefs on October 29. The judge has not scheduled a hearing on the immunity question but may request oral arguments later.