Supreme Court Allows Jan. 6 Committee To Get Trump Documents

Supreme Court Allows Jan. 6 Committee To Get Trump Documents

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The transcript discusses former President Trump's attempt to block the release of documents to the January 6 committee, with Clarence Thomas being the only justice in favor. The National Archives is set to release hundreds of pages, including presidential diaries and visitor logs. The Supreme Court and a federal appeals court rejected Trump's efforts, marking a significant legal development for the committee investigating the Capitol riot.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which justice was the only one to support Trump's request to block the release of documents?

Clarence Thomas

Elena Kagan

John Roberts

Sonia Sotomayor

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What types of documents are the National Archives expected to turn over?

Financial records

Presidential diaries and visitor logs

Military orders

Personal emails

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the outcome of the former president's request to the nation's highest court regarding the document release?

The request was denied

The request was granted

The request was partially approved

The request was postponed

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the federal appeals court in the document release process?

They postponed the decision

They supported the document release

They did not participate

They blocked the document release

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the Supreme Court's decision on the January 6 committee's investigation?

It could end the investigation

It could delay the investigation

It could be a highly consequential decision

It could have no impact