Legal Battle Over Special Counsel Report on President-elect Trump

SOURCE thehill.com
U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon temporarily blocked the Justice Department from releasing special counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Trump’s two prosecutions, granting a request from his legal team. The ruling preserves the status quo until the 11th Circuit rules otherwise.

Key Points

  • Judge Cannon temporarily blocks release of special counsel report on President-elect Trump's prosecutions
  • Legal team of Trump's co-defendants requested the block
  • Smith's office to respond to Trump's request by Tuesday
  • Flurry of action in the case with appeals to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

Pros

  • Preserving the status quo until further rulings are made
  • Preventing irreparable harm

Cons

  • Uncertainty regarding the extent of Judge Cannon’s purview over the case
  • Potential delays in the release of the report