The justice department has authorized the Special Counsel to appeal the court's order,' said Smith's spokesperson.
Special Counsel Jack Smith has quickly countered U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon's bombshell dismissal of the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. The Department of Justice authorized Smith to appeal the decision to the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, setting the stage for a high-stakes legal showdown.
Cannon's ruling, if upheld, could potentially affect the authority of special counsels in future investigations. The appeal process is expected to address the constitutional questions raised by Cannon's decision regarding the appointment of special counsels.Newsweek contacted the DOJ via online form and Trump's campaign via email on Monday for further comment.Trump's legal team, however, celebrated the ruling.
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