Summary
President Donald Trump has asked a federal judge to stop his Department of Justice (DOJ) from releasing a report by former special counsel Jack Smith. The report is related to a dismissed criminal case against Trump, and his lawyers argue it should not be made public because it could contain protected information and wasn't tested in court.
Key Facts
- President Trump wants to block the release of Volume II of a report by Jack Smith.
- Trump's lawyers argue the report's release would bypass the court's dismissal of Trump's case.
- The case against Trump was dismissed because Smith's appointment and funding were ruled unconstitutional.
- The report could include protected grand jury material and attorney-client communications.
- Trump's legal team claims the report would unfairly present allegations not tested in court.
- Smith is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into Trump.
- The outcome of Trump's request could impact what prosecutors can disclose after similar cases are dismissed.
