U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon Tosses The Classified Documents Case Against Trump, Calling The Prosecution By Special Counsel Jack Smith 'Illegal'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

44% : It marked another blockbuster legal victory for Trump, following the July 1 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that as a former president he enjoyed immunity from prosecution for many of his actions in office.
34% : In an unusual move, she allowed three outside lawyers, including two who sided with Trump, to argue during a court hearing focused on Trump's challenge to Smith's appointment.
29% : Florida-based U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was nominated by Trump, ruled that Special Counsel Jack Smith, who is leading the prosecution, was unlawfully appointed to his role and did not have the authority to bring the case.
28% : So many unanswered questions surrounding the shooting that wounded 2 people, killed another and nearly killed Trump as well.
16% : In an opinion agreeing with the court's decision to grant Trump broad immunity in the election case, Thomas questioned whether Smith's appointment was lawful using similar arguments to those made by Trump's lawyers.

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