Attorneys for former National Security Adviser John Bolton have asked a federal court to allow the relocation of classified materials central to his ongoing criminal case, arguing that current storage arrangements in Washington, D.C., impose an "unreasonable hardship" on the defense team.

Newsweek contacted attorneys for Bolton for comment via email outside of normal office hours on Wednesday.

Why It Matters

Bolton’s request, though procedural on its face, goes to the heart of how courts balance national security and a defendant’s right to a fair trial.

His lawyers argue that the long commute to a D.C. courthouse secure facility makes it unreasonably difficult to prepare his defense, while prosecutors must ensure classified information stays tightly controlled.

The outcome could set

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