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Aileen Cannon is a United States district judge for the Southern District of Florida. Nominated by President Donald Trump, she was confirmed in November 2020 as one of his final judicial appointments. She gained national attention presiding over the federal case charging Trump with retaining classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, and in July 2024 she dismissed the charges, holding that special counsel Jack Smith's appointment violated the Appointments Clause. An appeals court had earlier reversed her handling of the case in Trump's favor.
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Who is Aileen Cannon?
Aileen Cannon is a United States district judge for the Southern District of Florida. President Donald Trump nominated her, and the Senate confirmed her in November 2020.
Why did Aileen Cannon become nationally known?
She gained national attention while presiding over the federal case charging Donald Trump over classified documents. The case concerned materials recovered from Trump's Mar-a-Lago property.
Which court does Aileen Cannon serve on?
She serves on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Federal district judges hear trials and major pretrial motions within their assigned district.
When was Aileen Cannon confirmed as a federal judge?
The Senate confirmed her in November 2020, near the end of Donald Trump's presidency. Her appointment was one of Trump's final judicial appointments.
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