Special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday formally appealed a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.

“The United States of America hereby gives notice that it appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit from the order of the District Court entered on July 15,” according to a notice on the docket from Smith, who was appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland to prosecute the case against Trump.

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The appeal comes just two days after U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the case in response to a motion by Trump that argued Smith was improperly appointed. The special counsel’s office previously signaled plans to appeal her order a statement Monday evening.

This is a developing story and will be updated.