U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the criminal classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, ruling that Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment by Attorney General Merrick Garland violated the U.S. Constitution. The decision temporarily lifted restrictions on Trump and his co-defendants, allowing them to discuss the case freely. Critics, including legal experts and former judges, have called the decision 'indefensible' and inconsistent with historical precedents. Smith has appealed the ruling to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the case may ultimately reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Trump, who faces multiple other legal challenges, praised the ruling and called for the dismissal of all cases against him. Legal analysts anticipate prolonged legal battles that are unlikely to be resolved before the November election.