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Aileen M. Cannon

Aileen M. Cannon

U.S. District Judge, Southern District of Florida

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Cannon’s dismissal opinion argued that Smith’s appointment violated the Appointments Clause and that DOJ could not fund his office without specific congressional authorization.([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/legal/judge-tosses-trump-documents-case-ruling-prosecutor-unlawfully-appointed-2024-07-15/?utm_source=openai))

Stories

From special counsel to subpoena: the Jack Smith–Trump showdown moves to Congress

Rule Changes

Federal judge controlling key rulings in the classified‑documents case and Smith’s final report

In November 2022, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed veteran prosecutor Jack Smith as special counsel to oversee two high‑risk investigations into Donald Trump: his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified documents at Mar‑a‑Lago. Both probes produced federal indictments in 2023, placing a former president on track to face criminal trials over alleged election subversion and mishandling of national‑security secrets.

Updated 6 days ago