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Some Judges Have All the Luck

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Some judges do nothing but complain

Some Judges Have All the Luck

Townhall reported that House Republicans are questioning why Judge James Boasberg, chief judge of the D.C. District Court, keeps getting assigned high-profile cases involving Donald Trump’s second-term policies. In a letter to the court clerk, Reps. Jim Jordan, Darrell Issa, and Chip Roy cited concerns over the fairness and transparency of the case assignment system, especially given Boasberg’s repeated involvement in major cases just days apart.

Townhall noted:

Among the cases that Boasberg has been assigned include not only the administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) for deportations, but also to do with administration officials' handling of the Signal app. The letter notes that Boasberg was assigned such "high-profile" cases less than two weeks apart. He was also assigned cases to do with the Department of Government of Efficiency and federal funding for programs that violate civil rights laws. While the latter was dismissed, this was due to the plaintiff's request.

The Representatives argue in the letter that this slew of assignments may undermine trust in the judiciary and that they are seeking detailed data on recent assignments. The inquiry supports broader legislation, including the No Rogue Rulings Act, aimed at reforming judicial practices and limiting nationwide injunctions.

RELATED: Trump nomination of Ed Martin for top DC federal prosecutor opposed by key Republican (CNBC)

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