Alabama political leaders are praising the decision of a federal judge in Florida to dismiss the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case because she said the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith as prosecutor for the case was unconstitutional.
Trump was accused of illegally keeping classified documents at his home in Mar-a-Lago Florida after leaving the White House. He was also being accused of obstructing federal officials who wanted them returned.
Judge Cannon said Garland violated the Constitution’s appointments clause because the special counsel was not appointed by the president and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
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Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said this was a win for the rule of law.
“It is encouraging to see the failure of yet another attempt at lawfare/election interference against Pres. Trump,” Marshall said. “As we noted in numerous briefs, the documents case against Pres. Trump was never about the rule of law, only confusing voters. The Constitution wins again.”
BREAKING | Statement on Dismissal of FL case against President Trump pic.twitter.com/G2RC6HhN2c
— Attorney General Steve Marshall (@AGSteveMarshall) July 15, 2024
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), who sits on the House Judiciary Committee, lauded the judge’s decision.
A major victory for President Trump over Biden’s weaponized government! https://t.co/k823xQgIZP
— Rep. Barry Moore (@RepBarryMoore) July 15, 2024
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) also said it was good news.
“Good,” Tuberville said. “If Americans can’t trust our justice system then we are no better than Venezuela.”
Good.
If Americans can’t trust our justice system then we are no better than Venezuela. https://t.co/kHdC5VZT4i
— Tommy Tuberville (@TTuberville) July 15, 2024
The special counsel’s office is expected to appeal the decision to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee
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