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mahatmakanejeeves

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6. Chief Judge Boasberg's probable cause ruling is *not* an appealable order.

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Wed Apr 16, 2025, 08:36 PM

Apr 16

Steve Vladeck
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Chief Judge Boasberg's probable cause ruling is *not* an appealable order.

DOJ can ask the D.C. Circuit for an extraordinary writ of mandamus, but that requires showing that the district court ruling both (1) was clearly wrong; and (2) is not otherwise capable of being remedied on a future appeal.

‪Anna Bower‬ ‪@annabower.bsky.social‬
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DOJ files notice that intends to appeal Judge Boasberg’s order finding probable cause for contempt

April 16, 2025 at 7:47 PM

https://bsky.app/profile/stevevladeck.bsky.social/post/3lmxrowzmns2o

Anna Bower
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DOJ files notice that intends to appeal Judge Boasberg’s order finding probable cause for contempt

April 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM

https://bsky.app/profile/annabower.bsky.social/post/3lmxpu3yf7k2v

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NEW: Judge Boasberg finds probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Apr 16 OP

If I was in contempt of court, what would the judge do to me? Irish_Dem Apr 16 #1

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Chief Judge Boasberg's probable cause ruling is *not* an appealable order. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 16 #6