DOJ appeals judge's special master ruling in Trump case

The Department of Justice on Thursday filed a motion to appeal a federal judge's ruling to allow a special master to review evidence seized from former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence last month.

State of play: The notice of appeal comes three days after Judge Aileen Cannon ruled on Monday that a special master should be appointed "to review the seized property for personal items and documents and potentially privileged material subject to claims of attorney-client and/or executive privilege," per the filing.

Cannon also said that the order "temporarily enjoins the government from reviewing and using the seized materials for investigative purposes," per the filing.

The DOJ and Trump's legal team have until Friday to submit a list of proposed special master candidates and outline their specific "duties and limitations."

Driving the news: The DOJ on Thursday also filed a motion for a partial stay