When former President Donald J. Trump appointed Aileen M. Cannon as a judge in the Southern District of Florida, very few people knew who she was. But her impartiality came into question with an early decision she made in the case involving Mr. Trump's seized documents.
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Cannon's decision to have an independent mediator review the documents seized from Mr. Trump's properties, raising concerns about her qualifications for this high-profile case.
In June 2023, Judge Cannon rejected suggestions to step aside from overseeing the case, indicating her determination despite questions surrounding her experience with criminal trials.
She joined the Federalist Society in law school for the diversity of legal viewpoints discussed at their meetings, showcasing her conservative background and legal affiliations.
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