James Boasberg

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state attorneys general from Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), accusing it of misleading claims about the safety and efficacy of pediatric gender-affirming treatments. WPATH responded by alleging the FTC is retaliating against its First Amendment-protected speech and overstepping its jurisdiction. A prior court ruling blocked the FTC from obtaining documents, citing potential retaliation.

Judge James Boasberg denied U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro's request to vacate his earlier orders. The ruling was described as scathing, concerning her losses in a Fed investigation.

The Trump administration is fighting to keep social media moderation advocates out of the US, with a lawsuit between the Coalition for Independent Technology Research and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The suit concerns a policy restricting visas to foreign officials who demand global content moderation policies. The Coalition for Independent Technology Research is arguing for a preliminary injunction blocking the policy.

The Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a barrier to his successor Kevin Warsh's Senate confirmation. The probe into the Fed's building renovations was transferred to the Fed's inspector general, and a judge previously criticized the DOJ's lack of evidence. Warsh, nominated by President Donald Trump, faces potential swift confirmation now that the investigation is resolved.

A conservative watchdog group filed a misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg, alleging improper coordination with Biden-era DOJ officials on investigations into Donald Trump. The complaint cites internal DOJ meeting notes from 2023, referencing consultations between Boasberg, Judge Beryl Howell, and special counsel Jack Smith during Trump-related probes. The case highlights political tensions over Democratic-appointed judges handling Trump's legal challenges.

A conservative watchdog group filed a misconduct complaint against Judge James Boasberg, alleging he improperly coordinated with Biden-era Department of Justice officials on investigations targeting former President Donald Trump. The complaint cites internal DOJ meeting notes showing Boasberg and Judge Beryl Howell, both Obama appointees, were involved in strategizing for the Arctic Frost investigation and Trump's classified documents probe. The case highlights growing partisan tensions over judicial decisions in Trump-related legal matters.

U.S. prosecutors conducted an unannounced site visit at the Federal Reserve's D.C. construction site amid an investigation into Chairman Jerome Powell's congressional testimony. The probe, led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, faces legal challenges after a judge ruled against the Trump administration's subpoenas.

The Trump administration's investigation into the Federal Reserve's D.C. headquarters renovation and Jerome Powell's congressional testimony escalated with an unannounced prosecutor visit to the construction site. Legal challenges include Judge James Boasberg blocking subpoenas against Powell, while political tensions persist over Trump's pressure on Powell and Kevin Warsh's confirmation.

Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) urged House Republicans to impeach James Boasberg, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, following a federal appeals court halting his contempt investigation into Trump administration officials. Schmitt accused Boasberg of judicial 'abuse' and criticized the halted hearings.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized Judge James Boasberg after an appellate court blocked his contempt investigation into Trump officials, marking the second time the judge's actions were rebuked. The case involves immigration deportation efforts, with Boasberg facing backlash from Republicans and legal experts for opposing Trump's agenda.

A divided D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to halt Judge James Boasberg's contempt inquiry into Trump administration officials over deportation flights under the Alien Enemies Act. The majority, including Trump appointees Neomi Rao and Justin Walker, deemed the inquiry an overreach, while Biden appointee J. Michelle Childs dissented, emphasizing the importance of contempt powers.

A three-judge panel of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals blocked U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg's contempt inquiry into the Trump administration's failure to suspend Venezuelan deportation flights to El Salvador. The administration cited former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in its response.

An appeals court halted a criminal contempt probe initiated by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who accused officials of defying an order to redirect deportation flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador. The probe centered on alleged violations of court directives regarding migrant transportation.

A federal appeals court ruled that Judge James Boasberg must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration's 2025 deportation flights to El Salvador. The majority opinion, authored by Judge Neomi Rao, stated the administration has a clear right to terminate the proceedings.

A U.S. judge rejected the Department of Justice's attempt to reinstate subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing the investigation's intent to pressure him. The ruling delays the confirmation of Trump's nominee Kevin Warsh, as the DOJ plans to appeal the decision.