Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said: “The United States has filed a sealed filing pursuant to the Court’s August 22 order. The Justice Department respectfully declines further comment while the Court considers the matter.” .
US Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart will now consider whether to release the affidavit and any redactions. The deadline for this decision is not known. The affidavit outlines why investigators believe there was probable cause that crimes had been committed. The warrant authorized the FBI to search former President Donald Trump’s home and private club earlier this month
Justice Department prosecutors have stressed that they need continued secrecy so as not to disrupt an ongoing criminal investigation, especially as they keep grand jury activity confidential and protect witnesses who have or can share information.
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