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/12. Even though the relief DoJ requested and the 11th Circuit granted was narrow, the ruling demolishes the basis of Judge Cannon’s ENTIRE order, and if she were principled she’d revoke the entire order, though she will not For Whatever Reason. https://t.co/SABNvFWNLB

— ResponsibleDispatchHat (@Popehat) September 22, 2022

The 11th Circuit took away the SM’s authority over the seized classified documents. I honestly don’t know what else Dearie has to do, but I expect there will be a hearing shortly where he tells the parties his understanding of the order.

It would be a good time for Cannon to revisit her order, but nothing in her actions in this case indicates she has the capacity for such self-correction.

And then this literally just in:

JUST IN: Judge Cannon has responded to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals stay decision by striking aspects of her order appointing a special master.https://t.co/tttZG7qBz7 pic.twitter.com/vROBSuypSu

— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) September 22, 2022

I honestly don’t know what else is involved outside the classified documents. I’m not surprised Popehat’s analysis was right, I’m just still surprised this judge didn’t just cut her losses and dismiss this stinking pile of 💩 sua sponte.