Judge Blocks Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump Investigations

Judge Aileen Cannon's order halts the release of Jack Smith's report, raising legal and procedural questions as Trump inauguration approaches.

• U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon issued an injunction preventing the release of Special Counsel Jack Smith's final report on investigations into Donald Trump.
• The ruling follows arguments from Trump's legal team claiming Smith's appointment was unconstitutional and the report's release would cause irreparable harm to Trump's allies.
• The report, expected to detail allegations of election interference and mishandling of classified documents, is currently under review by Attorney General Merrick Garland.
• Legal experts and commentators have questioned Cannon's jurisdiction and reasoning, noting her previous controversial rulings favoring Trump.
• The Eleventh Circuit Court has ordered the Department of Justice to respond to the injunction, with further decisions pending as the January 20 inauguration nears.