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Push for Release of Trump’s Classified Document Report

10/1/2025

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American Oversight seeks Eleventh Circuit release of Volume II of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's handling of classified documents, sealed by Judge Aileen Cannon.
The filing notes possible post-presidency details and Kash Patel's declassification claims.
Knight First Amendment Institute also seeks release, citing public rights to judicial records and criticizing Cannon's inaction; Judge Boasberg urges expedited proceedings.

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American Oversight seeks Eleventh Circuit release of Volume II of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on Trump's handling of classified documents, sealed by Judge Aileen Cannon.
The filing notes possible post-presidency details and Kash Patel's declassification claims.
Knight First Amendment Institute also seeks release, citing public rights to judicial records and criticizing Cannon's inaction; Judge Boasberg urges expedited proceedings.