# U.S. Justice Department

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-14**: Judge Blocks Subpoenas — A federal judge rules in favor of the Fed, blocking the DOJ's subpoenas and halting the immediate collection of evidence.
- **2026-03-13**: Court Ruling — Judge James Boasberg quashes the subpoenas, citing political pressure as the primary motivation for the probe.
- **2026-02-10**: Fed Files Motion — The Federal Reserve files a legal motion to block the subpoenas, citing executive privilege and institutional independence.
- **2026-02-10**: Subpoenas Issued — The DOJ issues formal subpoenas to Jerome Powell seeking internal documents and communications.
- **2026-01-20**: Subpoenas Issued — DOJ issues formal subpoenas for documents related to Fed policy decisions and potential conflicts of interest.
- **2026-01-15**: DOJ Probe Initiated — The Department of Justice begins an investigation into Federal Reserve leadership following public criticism from the White House.
- **2025-11-15**: Investigation Opened — The US Justice Department opens a probe into the Federal Reserve chief's internal communications.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas in Probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
2026-03-15 01:03:43 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

US District Judge James Boasberg quashed Department of Justice subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing evidence that the probe was an attempt to exert political pressure on monetary policy. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the Trump administration's efforts to influence central bank independence.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/judge-blocks-doj-subpoenas-fed-powell

### Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas in High-Stakes Probe of Federal Reserve Chief
2026-03-14 14:20:25 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 6

A federal judge has halted the US Justice Department's attempt to subpoena records from the Federal Reserve chief, citing the critical importance of central bank independence. The ruling provides a significant legal shield for the Fed as it faces unprecedented scrutiny from the executive branch.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/judge-blocks-doj-subpoenas-fed-probe

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