The Latest Breaking News from Katsas

D.C. Circuit Upholds Presidential Removal of MSPB and NLRB Members

On the eve of Trump v. Slaughter, the D.C. Circuit offers a way to distinguish Humphrey's Executor.

Reason · Dec 5, 2025

Does Judge Boasberg Still Have Jurisdiction To Pursue Criminal Contempt Proceedings?

Judge Katsas says no, Judge Rao leaves open the possibility.

Reason · Aug 8, 2025

Divided D.C. Circuit Panel Nixes Judge Boasberg's Criminal Contempt Order Against Trump Administration

Judge Katsas and Judge Rao disagreed on the reasons, but both agreed that Judge Boasberg overstepped; Judge Pillard dissented.

Reason · Aug 8, 2025

An Update on Judge Silberman's Complaint Against A Federal Judge Picking Other Federal Judges

Can an active federal judge serve on a committee with the power to nominate another federal judge over the President's objection? You might think the answer is obviously no, but the D.C. Home Rule Act authorizes just such a process. And Judge Emmitt Sullivan (D.D.C.) chairs that committee. In 2020,…

Reason · Aug 4, 2022