U.S. prosecutors asked a federal judge to lift an order that temporarily blocks their use of crucial evidence in a potential re-indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

The disputed evidence comes from material seized from Daniel Richman, a law professor and former lawyer to Comey, in a previous investigation related to Comey’s actions.

Driving the news: Richman sued to prevent prosecutors from using this material, alleging it was improperly obtained and that prior search warrants violated his constitutional rights.

The big picture: U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ordered that prosecutors not access Richman’s computer data until arguments in the case are considered. • The Justice Department argued that the temporary block is impeding their ability to continue investig

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