"Judge Cannon's Reluctant Compliance: The Battle Over Witness Identities in Trump Documents Case"

Judge Aileen Cannon grants Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request for redactions in a case involving Trump's demand for discovery from the entire executive branch, while criticizing the prosecutor for not educating her on legal standards. She ultimately agrees to redact witness identities, personal information, and grand jury transcripts, but fails to give the special counsel a concrete basis for appeal to the Eleventh Circuit. Despite showing vulnerability, she is not likely to be slapped down by the Circuit this time.