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Justice Department Files Motion for Partial Stay of Cannon’s Order to Appoint a Special Master
The Justice Department argued that the order would “cause the most immediate and serious harm to the government and the public.” -
Everything Wrong With Judge Cannon’s Ruling
Judge Aileen Cannon’s opinion in the Mar-a-Lago matter actually defies defense. -
Trump’s Fourth Amendment Claims and the Strategy Behind the Challenge to the Mar-a-Lago Search
Trump’s challenge to the Mar-a-Lago search is based largely on Fourth Amendment claims. Those claims are unusual, interesting, ultimately meritless, and likely driven by strategic interests having little... -
Receipt of Property and Filter Review Status of Mar-a-Lago Materials Unsealed
Judge Aileen Cannon's order on the appointment of a special master is expected soon. -
A Mar-a-Lago Showdown in Federal Court
At least one judge seems to be taking former President Trump’s motion for a special master pretty seriously. -
A Return to the Classification Status of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Documents
The classification status of the documents remains legally relevant, and, in light of new information, any arguments regarding their declassification have been significantly diminished. -
Trump Issues Response to Justice Department's Aug. 30 Filing Opposing Special Master
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A Justice Department Show of Force in the Mar-a-Lago Case
The department’s Mar-a-Lago filing leaves little doubt where its investigation is heading, but suggests it will take a while to get there. -
The Justice Department Indicted Russian National Alexander Ionov. Why Now?
Ionov has made public efforts to interfere with the U.S. political system for several years. What changed recently that led the Justice Department to indict him? -
Justice Department Files 40-Page Opposition to Mar-a-Lago Special Master Request
The 40-page response outlined the government's position as to why a special master should not be appointed, though outlining limitations that should apply should the request be granted. -
Federal Judge Inclined to Appoint Special Master to Oversee Seized Mar-a-Lago Materials
Judge Aileen Cannon of the Southern District of Florida provided notice of the court's intent to appoint a special master to oversee documents seized from the Aug. 8 search of former President Donald Tru... -
Politics and Prosecutorial Discretion in the Trump Case
Calls for the Department of Justice to judge the political implications and consequences of a potential Trump prosecution are misplaced.
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