Event Brief
Judge Blocks Release of Trump Documents Report
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 10:02 AM ET
Summary: A federal judge has permanently blocked the release of Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified documents case.
WHO: U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, Jack Smith, Donald Trump
WHAT: Permanent block on the release of a report
WHEN: Feb 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Washington
WHY: Concerns over the legality of Smith's appointment as special counsel
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