Trump Asks Supreme Court To Intervene In Mar-a-Lago Dispute

Trump Asks Supreme Court To Intervene In Mar-a-Lago Dispute

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The transcript discusses former President Donald Trump's emergency filing to the US Supreme Court, requesting that classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago be reviewed by a special master, Judge Raymond Dearie. Trump's legal team seeks to have the Supreme Court allow the review of classified materials, potentially aiding his challenge against the search. The Supreme Court's decision could impact the Justice Department's criminal probe. Justice Clarence Thomas has set a deadline for the Justice Department to respond, indicating the urgency and potential delay tactics involved.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main request made by Trump's legal team in their emergency filing?

To have the documents destroyed

To dismiss the case entirely

To block the Justice Department from using the documents

To have the classified documents returned to the special master

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the special master appointed to review the documents in this case?

Justice John Roberts

Judge Raymond Dearie

Justice Clarence Thomas

Judge Mara Sirianni

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Trump's legal team not asking the Supreme Court to do?

Dismiss the case

Return the documents to the special master

Review the classified documents

Block the Justice Department's use of the documents

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Justice is overseeing the litigation related to the special master order's appeal?

Justice Elena Kagan

Justice Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Brett Kavanaugh

Justice Clarence Thomas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What deadline did Justice Clarence Thomas give to the Justice Department?

5:00 o'clock next Tuesday

End of the month

Next Friday

Tomorrow