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Trump's Assault on Judicial Review Undermines a Crucial Safeguard Against Tyranny

In one case after another, the president has tried to cut the courts out of the picture painted by the Framers.

Reason · Aug 16

30 years ago, the ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’ was created and then forgotten. Now the DOJ submitted its first-ever application to it

This resurrection was inspired by Judge James Boasberg.

We Got This Covered · Jul 20

US judge blocks Trump administration policy targeting visas of social media researchers

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump administration policy impacting foreign researchers. This policy could have denied visas or deported individuals studying online disinformation. The court found the policy likely burdened non-citizen researchers' speech rights. A technology research coalition challenged the policy, citing free speech violations. The ruling prevents…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

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World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in World Prof. Ass'n for Transgender Health v. FTC: When parties seek an… The post World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) Can't Go to D.C. Federal Court to Block FTC Enforcement in Texas Federal Court appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jul 11

No Pseudonymity for Most Challengers of Visa Vetting Policy

From Doe v. U.S. Dep't of State, decided yesterday by Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.): Plaintiffs are 49 U.S. visa… The post No Pseudonymity for Most Challengers of Visa Vetting Policy appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · May 28

Venezuelan makeup artist who was deported to El Salvador seeks asylum in Spain: ‘I feel safe here’

Andry José Hernández Romero was deported from the US to El Salvador’s notorious Cecot prison before he was allowed to return to Venezuela

The Guardian - US · May 22

By Dropping Her Criminal Probe of Jerome Powell, Jeanine Pirro Confirms Its Political Motivation

Even Republican critics of the Federal Reserve chairman's performance rejected the notion that he had broken the law by lying about the renovation of the central bank's headquarters.

Reason · Apr 27

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Plaintiffs Can't Sue the Chinese Government with Largely Sealed Complaint

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) Friday in Shofner v. Shenyang Dadong District People's Court: Plaintiffs … bring this action… The post Plaintiffs Can't Sue the Chinese Government with Largely Sealed Complaint appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 25

Kevin Warsh Fed Chair Nomination: Updates and Commentary

On May 13, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair.

Kiplinger · Apr 20

Trump Administration Deportation Flights Case Hits Turbulence

Donald Trump’s administration is currently dealing with a legal case surrounding those illegal deportations. However, things are about to get weird in court.

The Mary Sue · Apr 18

Senate Democrats move to stall Trump’s ‘absurd’ bid to install new Fed chair

Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to postpone the confirmation hearing of Kevin Warsh

The Guardian - US · Apr 16

Jeanine Pirro’s prosecutors showed up unannounced at Fed HQ but were denied access: report

Lawyers from U.S. attorney’s office turned away from central bank, which is currently undergoing extensive renovation work at considerable expense, to the fury of President Donald Trump

The Independent UK · Apr 15

US Appeals Court Blocks Judge from Pursuing Contempt Proceedings Over Trump's Deportation Flights

The US Supreme Court has blocked contempt proceedings against the Trump administration over deportation flights, citing insufficient grounds for criminal charges and potential overreach by Judge Boasberg.

International Business Times UK · Apr 15

Iran, Pseudonymity, and Risk of Harm

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) today in John "Farshid Do" v. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: Plaintiff is a naturalized… The post Iran, Pseudonymity, and Risk of Harm appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Apr 13

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The Guardian - US · Apr 6

US lower court judges are challenging Trump’s ‘war on the rule of law’, experts say

Impact of rulings by these judges has been sizable, slowing or halting some of the president’s most extreme policies

Axios · Apr 3

Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

The government can appeal the decision, prolonging a standoff that could delay the confirmation of the Fed chair nominee.

Reason · Mar 27

Ex-FBI-Agents Alleging They Were Fired for Working on "Arctic Frost" Can Proceed Pseudonymously

From Chief Judge James Boasberg (D.D.C.) yesterday in Does 1 & 2 v. Patel: Plaintiffs are two former Federal Bureau… The post Ex-FBI-Agents Alleging They Were Fired for Working on "Arctic Frost" Can Proceed Pseudonymously appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times · Mar 25

DOJ Official Admits No Evidence Against Jerome Powell Found Prior to Launching Probe: Report

The Justice Department admitted to a federal judge that they had no evidence of criminal wrongdoing, but were investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell anyway

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The Independent UK · Mar 24

Prosecutor conceded lack of criminal evidence in Federal Reserve investigation, transcript shows

Newly released court records indicate the Justice Department's investigation of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Federal Reserve didn’t find any evidence of a crime before a judge quashed government subpoenas, dealing a severe blow to the probe

Reason · Mar 20

Judges and Justices Should Be Independent, Trump Says, As Long As They Side With Him

The president says federal courts should not make decisions based on partisan considerations unless it benefits him.

The Guardian - US · Mar 17

Chief justice John Roberts calls for end to ‘dangerous’ hostility toward judges

Roberts did not name Donald Trump, but US president has decried ‘corrupt judges’ who ruled against him

The Independent UK · Mar 17

Chief Justice John Roberts rips ‘hostility’ toward judges after hearing criticism from Trump for months

Trump's most recent comments about judges came Sunday in a post on his Truth Social

Kiplinger · Mar 16

March Fed Meeting: Updates and Commentary

The March Fed meeting marked the second central bank gathering of 2026, with Fed Chair Powell & Co. voting to keep interest rates unchanged.

Axios · Mar 13

Subpoenas against Fed chair Powell tossed in scathing opinion

The judge accused the Trump administration of using the criminal investigation to pressure the head of the world's most important central bank to lower interest rates.

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Federal judge quashes DOJ investigation into Jerome Powell saying it was just for Trump’s retribution

The judge wrote that the sole purpose of the probe ’is to harass Powell to pressure him to lower rates’

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