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Trump Administration Demands Judge Howell Recusal Over Bias

3/22/2025

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The Trump administration is pushing for Judge Beryl Howell to step aside from the Perkins Coie lawsuit, claiming her bias against the president. This move comes after she temporarily halted Trump's executive order aimed at the law firm. The administration points to her previous remarks and rulings as proof of a "systematic hostility," intensifying the ongoing judicial battles.

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The Trump administration is pushing for Judge Beryl Howell to step aside from the Perkins Coie lawsuit, claiming her bias against the president. This move comes after she temporarily halted Trump's executive order aimed at the law firm. The administration points to her previous remarks and rulings as proof of a "systematic hostility," intensifying the ongoing judicial battles.