A federal judge in Florida, Aileen M. Cannon, has prohibited the Justice Department from sharing a key section of former special counsel Jack Smith's report on President Trump's mishandling of classified documents. Cannon's 14-page ruling cites concerns over the risk of sensitive information being disclosed publicly if Congress were to review the section. This decision highlights ongoing legal complexities as the case remains active against Trump's co-defendants, prompting caution from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland regarding potential legal repercussions.
A federal judge in Florida ruled that the Justice Department cannot release a section of the report on Trump's classified documents investigation to Congress.
Judge Aileen M. Cannon emphasized that the risk of sensitive information becoming public outweighed the potential benefits of Congress reviewing the report.
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