Judge in Trump case orders security clearances for lawyers who need them

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon instructed both parties in the Trump classified documents case to start the process of obtaining security clearances for attorneys who will need them. 

On Thursday, issuing her first order in the case since Trump pleaded not guilty on all charges, Cannon gave “all attorneys of record and forthcoming attorneys of record” a deadline to get in touch with the Justice Department’s litigation security group so that they can expedite “the necessary clearance process," according to CNN. 

A source told the outlet that former President Trump's attorneys Todd Blanche and Chris Kise have already started that process. 

Judge Cannon said that by June 20, she wants the attorneys to file a notice confirming they have complied with her instructions.

According to reports, the 45th president is still looking for one more attorney to add to his team.

Earlier this week, Trump was arraigned in Miami after being charged last week with 37 counts for his alleged mishandling of classified documents.  

He has insisted he retained the authority to declassify and possess the materials in question, pointing to an interpretation of the Presidential Records Act.