A judge is laying out next steps in former President Donald Trump’s federal election interference case after holding the first court hearing in nearly a year. It comes after a pivotal Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity derailed the case and prompted the Justice Department to revise its indictment. District Judge Tanya Chutkan made clear that she wants to see “forward motion” after months of delay, but she also emphasized that she will not make decisions based on the timing of the presidential race. Neither side expects the case to go to trial before Election Day in November. Chutkin said setting a date right now would be “an exercise in futility.” But hours after Thursday’s hearing, Chutkin released a schedule for pre-trial proceedings. It will allow prosecutors to file a legal brief by Sept. 26 that could include new details about Trump’s failed efforts to stay in power four years ago. Trump attorney John Lauro argued that would be “inherently unfair, particularly during this sensitive time that we’re in.” Lauro entered a “not guilty” plea on Trump’s behalf after the former president waived his right to appear for Thursday’s arraignment. Trump is still facing four criminal offenses stemming from his alleged plot to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, but in the superseding indictment unsealed last week, the Justice Department removed some details in an effort to comply with a Supreme Court ruling that gave former presidents broad immunity for their official actions.Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team is trying to demonstrate that Trump acted based on his personal interests as a candidate, rather than in a professional capacity as president. Trump's defense team argues that the new indictment should be dismissed entirely based on the Supreme Court’s decision because, in their view, it includes official communications with former Vice President Mike Pence. Chutkin contested that interpretation on Thursday. Moving forward, she will need to sort through what facts in the new indictment should proceed to trial. Chutkin also acknowledged that, regardless of how she rules, her decision will be appealed.Trump's team is also pursuing other avenues to dismiss the case, including by claiming the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith was unlawful.A Florida judge previously threw out a separate federal case against Trump that alleged he mishandled classified documents on these grounds. The Justice Department is currently appealing that decision.