Or read the NRO link ...
Basically, paywalled.
The thread linked lawyer turned wh... uh, pundit leaves out some context.
A full hearing, aka jury trial, was scheduled well before the election. The Buffoon's appeal to the SC and their dilatory deliberation screwed that up.
So, what'd the SC do? They ordered, "REVERSED AND REMANDED," that the trial court conduct the very contextually fact intensive proceeding playing out now. The SC told the trial court to do it.
Smith does not control the timing nor subject matter nor length nor sealing of anything Court related.
As far as sealing, the presumption is court filed documents are public. The judge cautiously ordered them filed sealed then released the motion redacted, consistent with standard practice, but none of the actual evidence cited.
I'm seeing neither election interference nor bending rules. I'm seeing a trial court doing what the boss said consistent with typical criminal due process principles.
If I find that article, I'll post it as a thread here. But I wanted to get back to you on your question.
Thanks,
A*****eHans.