Judge Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Trump

Donald Trump was facing charges of mishandling top secret documents after leaving the White House

A federal judge has dismissed the classified documents case against Donald Trump.

In a ruling Monday morning, Judge Aileen Cannon said the appointment of the special counsel in the case, Jack Smith, violated the constitution. Judge Cannon criticized the special counsel’s role for taking over the important legislative authority of congress.

Smith had charged the former president of mishandling top secret documents after leaving the White House, accusing Trump of endangering national security. Smith can appeal the decision.

Judge Cannon implied in her ruling that the special counsel might be able to restructure the office’s funding to satisfy her concerns.

Smith is still pursuing another case against Trump for election subversion regarding the former president’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election.