Federal Judge Profile

Aileen Cannon

S.D. Florida • 11th Circuit

Appointed by Donald Trump, 2020

Ruling Tendencies

Criminal Sentencing

Lenient initial rulings in Trump docs case; 11th Circuit reversed multiple times

Government Regulation

Skeptical of broad federal authority

National Security

Classified docs case raised novel CIPA issues

Background

Presided over Trump classified documents case. Known for deliberate pace.

Last analyzed: May 2026 · 3 case-type tendencies profiled · Full analytics, predictions, and reversal rates available with subscription

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