AG Merrick Garland intends to release Special Counsel Jack Smith report on Trump election case
A Florida judge had temporarily blocked the release of Jack Smith's final report on his Trump cases
By Chris Pandolfo Fox News
Published January 8, 2025 10:24am EST | Updated January 8, 2025 10:46am EST
Attorney General Merrick Garland will release Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on the 2020 election interference case against President-elect Trump, according to a court filing.
The Department of Justice told the 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on Wednesday that Garland intends to release Volume One of Smith's final report to Congress and the public, which covers the allegations that Trump attempted to illegally undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.
However, Garland will not release Volume Two, which covers the classified documents case against Trump, as two defendants in that case still face criminal proceedings. Only the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees will be permitted to view Volume Two, and they will be prohibited from discussing the report publicly.
"This limited disclosure will further the public interest in keeping congressional leadership apprised of a significant matter within the Department while safeguarding defendants' interests," Justice Department attorneys said in response to a motion to stop the report from being released.
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