Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Against Fed Chair Jerome Powell

DOJ Subpoenas of Federal Reserve Board·March 13 – March 17, 2026

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Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Against Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Chief Judge James Boasberg blocked Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The judge stated there was essentially zero evidence to support the criminal probe. He ruled that the subpoenas were an attempt to harass Powell instead of investigating a real crime. This ruling effectively stops the DOJ investigation into the Federal Reserve Board. Critics of the probe argue it was a political attack meant to influence interest rate decisions.

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“ruling they were a pretext to pressure Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates or resign.”

This explains the judge's specific legal reasoning for blocking the subpoenas.

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“Kevin Warsh's nomination for Federal Reserve chair is stalled due to a criminal investigation... into current Chair Jerome Powell.”

This shows the real-world legislative impact on the Senate confirmation process.

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ReasonCenter Right

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The Wall Street JournalCenter

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The New York TimesCenter Left

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Bloomberg BusinessCenter Left

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