Overview

• Legal experts predict Trump's lawsuit may backfire, leading to potential depositions and discovery.
• Trump's legal team claims the raid violated established protocols for handling presidential records.
• The DOJ has 180 days to respond before the case can proceed in federal court.
• Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed initial charges due to questions about Special Counsel Jack Smith's appointment.
• The DOJ is appealing the dismissal of charges related to Trump's handling of classified documents.