Donald Trump ‘Classified’ Document Case: Federal Judge Dismisses Case Against Former US President Over Unconstitutional Appointment of Special Counsel
Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon, on Monday, July 15, dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, citing the unconstitutional appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith.
Federal District Judge Aileen Cannon, on Monday, July 15, dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, citing the unconstitutional appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith. In her ruling, Judge Cannon determined that Smith's appointment violated the Appointments Clause of the US Constitution. Reportedly, Judge Cannon criticised the trend of appointing special counsels in a manner that lacked sufficient judicial oversight, noting a pattern of ad hoc appointments by the Executive. US: Florida Judge Denies Donald Trump’s Motion To Dismiss Classified Documents Case.
Judge Dismisses Donald Trump's Case Over Unconstitutional Appointment
BREAKING: Judge Cannon dismisses Trump's classified documents case — says Jack Smith appointment is unconstitutional pic.twitter.com/tzTRUUexYd
— Insider Paper (@TheInsiderPaper) July 15, 2024
Classified Documents Case Against Donald Trump Dismissed
JUST IN - Judge dismisses Trump "classified documents" case.
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