Judge blocks release of report on Trump classified documents case | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlanna Durkin-Richer & Eric TuckerTuesday 24 February 2026 02:01 GMTJack Smith defends Trump probe on Capitol HillA federal judge has permanently barred the release of a report by special counsel Jack Smith concerning his investigation into Donald Trump's alleged hoarding of classified documents.U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, who was nominated to the bench by Trump, granted his request to keep the report under wraps.Trump had argued that the report's release would "irreparably harm" him and his co-defendants, claiming it was "inherently biased."Judge Cannon stated that the release of the report would present a "manifest injustice" to Trump and his two co-defendants.She concluded that Special Counsel Smith had acted "without lawful authority" in obtaining an indictment that ultimately led to the dismissal of all charges in the classified documents case.In fullJudge grants Trump request to permanently block release of Jack Smith reportThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in