In April 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit shut down Boasberg's contempt inquiry, with the majority describing it as an improper "judicial intrusion into the autonomy of a coequal department."
Rebuked by appeals court for "abuse of discretion" in Trump administration contempt probe, judge risks second rebuke from superiors for letting D.C. censor "Black Pre-Born Lives Matter" protest while ignoring BLM vandalism.
In his smackdown of the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust case against Meta late last year, Judge James Boasberg famously wrote that “like Heraclitus’s river, the […] Source
On Wednesday’s “The Right Squad,” the panel discussed the latest legal victory for the Trump administration, as a federal appeals court halted Judge James Boasberg’s contempt inquiry.
Judge Andrew Napolitano joined “Wake Up America” to discuss the latest legal battle between the Trump administration and Chief Judge James Boasberg.
A federal appeals court has ordered an end to Judge James Boasberg's contempt investigation into the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants. The post Calls to Impeach Judge Boasberg as Appeals Court Blocks ‘Improper’ Anti-Trump Contempt Crusade. appeared first on The National Pulse .
A federal appeals court has ordered an end to Judge James Boasberg’s contempt investigation into the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has ordered Judge James Boasberg to cease his “intrusive criminal contempt investigation” into Trump administration officials who used the Alien Enemies Act to deport illegal immigrants. The decision was made by a 2-1 vote, with Judges Rao and Walker, both appointed by President Donald J. Trump, in favor, and Judge Childs, appointed by former President Joe Biden, dissenting. DETAIL: Judge Boasberg had previously issued a vaguely-worded temporary restraining order (TRO) to halt the…Open
A U.S. judge on Friday stood by his decision to quash Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Why it matters: The ruling is the latest development in the Trump administration's unprecedented investigation into the nation's top central banker. - The government can appeal the decision, prolonging a standoff that could delay the confirmation of Kevin Warsh — President Trump's pick to replace Powell. Driving the news: The U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., denied the government's motion to reconsider an earlier decision to throw out the grand jury subpoenas directed at Powell. Flashback: Judge James Boasberg, the court's chief judge, quashed the subpoenas last month on the grounds that the…
A U.S. judge on Friday stood by his decision to quash Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Why it matters: The ruling is the latest development in the Trump administration's unprecedented investigation into the nation's top central banker. - The government can appeal the decision, prolonging a standoff that could delay the confirmation of Kevin Warsh — President Trump's pick to replace Powell. Driving the news: The U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., denied the government's motion to reconsider an earlier decision to throw out the grand jury subpoenas directed at Powell. Flashback: Judge James Boasberg, the court's chief judge, quashed the subpoenas last month on the grounds that the…Open
A federal judge tossed out Department of Justice subpoenas sent to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell earlier this year, according to a filing unsealed on Friday. Why it matters: 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 judge, James Boasberg, the chief judge for the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., also scolded the administration for providing "no evidence whatsoever" that the Fed chief had committed a crime. What they're saying: "There is abundant evidence that the subpoenas' dominant (if not sole) purpose is to harass and pressure Powell either to yield to the President or to resign and make way…
A federal judge tossed out Department of Justice subpoenas sent to Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell earlier this year, according to a filing unsealed on Friday. Why it matters: 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 judge, James Boasberg, the chief judge for the U.S. District Court for Washington, D.C., also scolded the administration for providing "no evidence whatsoever" that the Fed chief had committed a crime. What they're saying: "There is abundant evidence that the subpoenas' dominant (if not sole) purpose is to harass and pressure Powell either to yield to the President or to resign and make way…Open
Boasberg indicated in the ruling that Pirro's investigation was motivated by getting Powell to follow Trump's orders despite the Federal Reserve being an independent government agency.
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: An anti-Trump federal judge quashed grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board, citing them as a pretext to pressure Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates or resign.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, and U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg.WHEN & WHERE: The ruling […] The post Anti-Trump Judge Boasberg Blocks Grand Jury Subpoenas in Jerome Powell Investigation. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: An anti-Trump federal judge quashed grand jury subpoenas sent to the Federal Reserve Board, citing them as a pretext to pressure Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates or resign. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro, and U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg. WHEN & WHERE: The ruling was dated March 11 and unsealed on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. KEY QUOTE: “The Court must thus conclude that the asserted justifications for these subpoenas are mere pretexts,” wrote Chief Judge James Boasberg. IMPACT: The move by Judge Boasberg is relatively unprecedented, and U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine…Open