Justice Department moves to unseal search warrant used to seize documents from Trump's home

Washington — The Justice Department moved to unseal the search warrant used by federal agents to seize documents from former President Donald Trump's home in Florida, with Attorney General Merrick Garland revealing he "personally approved" the decision to seek the warrant.

In brief remarks from the Justice Department as the government filed its request, Garland defended the move to search Mar-a-Lago, and said he "does not take such decisions lightly."

He noted, however, that he was bound by federal law, department rules and ethical obligations from providing more information about the basis of the search.