US Justice Department appeals ruling blocking grand jury subpoenas
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30
US Justice Department appeals ruling blocking grand jury subpoenas
8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30
The department plans to file by Monday against US District Chief Judge James Boasberg’s decision quashing two subpoenas in a probe into Federal Reserve building-cost overruns.
Officials led by US Attorney Jeanine Pirro argue that letting the ruling stand would weaken prosecutors’ ability to use a central grand jury investigative tool.
The dispute centres on how prosecutors can pursue the investigation into cost overruns tied to Federal Reserve construction projects.
Will the public learn the truth about the Fed's $600M cost overrun from the new probe?
With the Fed probe closed, why is the DOJ still fighting for subpoena power in court?
Can the Federal Reserve's independence be protected from future legal and political pressure?