US Justice Department

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Timeline

  1. Judicial Ruling

    A federal judge blocks the subpoenas, halting the DOJ's immediate access to the requested materials.

  2. Inquiry Initiated

    DOJ opens a preliminary inquiry into the Federal Reserve Chair's conduct.

  3. Subpoenas Issued

    The DOJ issues formal subpoenas for a wide range of documents and communications.

  4. Motion to Quash

    Federal Reserve legal counsel files a motion to block the subpoenas, citing central bank independence.

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Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas in High-Stakes Probe of Federal Reserve Chair

A federal judge has issued a critical ruling blocking subpoenas from the U.S. Department of Justice targeting the Chair of the Federal Reserve. The decision marks a significant victory for central bank independence and sets a major legal precedent regarding executive branch oversight of independent agencies.

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