CNN imageWASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal judge signaled Wednesday that he plans to prevent New York from immediately handing over President Donald Trump's state tax returns to congressional Democrats for the time being.
Judge Carl Nichols of the US District Court in Washington, DC, said he wants to make sure that "Mr. Trump cannot suffer any harm" while arguments play out.
Trump's attorneys filed a motion earlier this month seeking to prevent New York from releasing, and Congress from obtaining, the President's state tax returns under a newly passed New York state law.
While that plays out, New York would be prevented from releasing the President's state tax returns, if it receives a request from Congress.
The judge said he will consider the matter Wednesday night and expects to issue an order soon.