DOJ submits redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit to judge for possible release

The Justice Department on Thursday filed its proposed redactions to its affidavit that explains the reasons for the unprecedented search of Donald Trump’s Florida estate, but it's unclear when or if parts of the affidavit will be made public.

“The United States has filed a submission under seal per the Court’s order," Justice spokesman Anthony Coley said, declining further comment as U.S. Magistrate Bruce Reinhart "considers the matter.” 

The redactions were filed under seal for Reinhart to review so nothing about the affidavit is public yet. Reinhart ordered the department a week earlier to draft proposed redactions before he potentially unseals part of the document. The affidavit was used to justify the Aug. 8 search warrant for Mar-a-Lago, which Reinhart authorized.