13min chapter

The Lawfare Podcast cover image

Lawfare Daily: Judge Cannon Dismisses Classified Documents Case Against Trump

The Lawfare Podcast

CHAPTER

Analysis of Special Counsel Appointment and Constitutionality

The chapter examines Judge Cannon's dismissal of a case against Trump involving classified documents, focusing on the interpretation of the Appointments Clause in the Constitution. It discusses the arguments presented by law professor Stephen Calabresi and George Conway regarding the constitutionality of the appointment of special counsel, highlighting Judge Cannon's perspective on the issue. The chapter also compares Judge Cannon's ruling to other judges' opinions on the statutory authorization question for certain appointments, including implications for the January 6 case in DC.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode