The U.S. Justice Department announced intentions to release a portion of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report concerning President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. However, for now, it will withhold details related to Trump's alleged hoarding of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

This information was disclosed in a filing to a federal appeals court, as it considered a defense request to block the release of the two-volume report while legal actions continue against two of Trump's co-defendants in the Florida case. Aileen Cannon, the judge overseeing the classified documents case, granted a temporary block on the report's release on Tuesday.

The Justice Department confirmed it would proceed with plans to publicly release the first volume, which focuses on the election interference case. The second volume, dealing with the classified documents matter, will only be available for private review by the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees as long as the case against Trump's co-defendants—Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira—is ongoing.

According to the DOJ, the limited disclosure “will further the public interest in keeping congressional leadership apprised of a significant matter within the Department while safeguarding defendants’ interests.”

As the legal battles unfold, Merrick Garland, the Attorney General, continues to navigate the complexities of the investigations into Trump and his associates. Reports suggest this move may ultimately avoid potential legal ramifications while maintaining transparency with Congress and the public (SCMP).

Further developments around this case are expected as the eleven-judge circuit court evaluates the filings.