[ Sign ]Sign the petition: Remove Trump-appointed Judge Cannon from U.S. vs.
Donald Trump trial!

Dear MoveOn member,

Last week, Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a Trump-appointed judge, announced that
Trump’s Mar-a-Lago stolen documents case would be brought to trial as soon
as August 14.^1 But what’s just as important as a speedy trial is a trial
that the public can trust. And because of Judge Cannon’s history of
showing favor towards Trump in this case, it’s questionable whether she
can or will act impartially. With the stakes this high, we can’t wait any
longer to ensure a judge with no history of bias oversees this trial.

Last year, Judge Cannon wrongfully intervened in the Department of Justice
investigation into Trump’s withholding of classified documents, barring
the DOJ from using the seized materials in its investigation. Ultimately,
a conservative court overturned her ruling, citing Trump cannot be given
special treatment in this case just because he is a former president.^2
It's an example that shows she's unprepared for the stakes and pressures
of this case and is already making decisions that are biased or at least
carry the damning appearance of impropriety.

Donald Trump believes he is above the law, and the outcome of this federal
case is critical to proving to the nation that he is not. That’s why it’s
imperative that an impartial, trustworthy judge oversees this high-stakes
trial. Judge Cannon is not this person.

[ [link removed] ]Sign the petition to demand that Chief Judge Cecilia Altonaga of the
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida reassign
Trump-appointed Judge Aileen M. Cannon from the United States vs Donald
Trump case.

Chief Judge Altonaga must exercise her authority to remove Judge Cannon
from the United States vs Donald Trump trial. Judge Cannon was appointed
by Trump and has a recent history (in this very case!) of demonstrating
extreme bias in favor of Trump. Her continued assignment over this trial
risks the integrity of and the public’s confidence in the proceedings. The
case must be reassigned to a different judge.

[3]Sign the petition

Federal law requires judges to recuse themselves when their “impartiality
might reasonably be questioned” or when they have “a personal bias or
prejudice concerning a party,” but she has yet to rescue herself, despite
government watchdog groups calling on her to do so.^3 We can’t wait for
Judge Cannon to recuse herself, but Chief Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga has
authority under federal law and internal court procedure to reassign a new
judge to this case, one who will prioritize equal justice under the law.

[ [link removed] ]Will you add your name to the petition to demand Judge Cannon be
removed from this case? It’s only right that someone who upholds equal
justice under the law oversee this critical trial.

Donald Trump is facing 37 federal charges, including 31 violations of the
Espionage Act, for stealing from and refusing to return top-secret nuclear
and military documents to the government.^4 And he is running again for
president. It’s clear that Trump believes he is above the law and has
convinced millions of his followers of the same. For our democracy and the
future of our nation, it’s critical that Trump is finally held accountable
for the crimes he has committed.

[ [link removed] ]We hope you’ll sign this petition to demand that Judge Cannon be
reassigned to ensure this trial is run fairly. Our democracy depends on
it!

Thanks for all you do.

–Kelsey, Amy, Bekir, Emily, and the rest of the team

Sources:

1. "U.S. judge sets Aug. 14 trial date for Trump in Florida documents
case," Reuters, June, 20, 2023
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2. "Trump case assigned to judge who faced criticism over her ruling in
his favor in Mar-a-Lago search," AP News, June 9, 2023
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3. "Government Watchdog Calls for Recusal of Judge Cannon from United
States v. Donald Trump," Free Speech for People, June 14, 2023
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4. "Trump indicted on 37 counts in Mar-a-Lago case," The Hill, June 9,
2023
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