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Legal Breakdown episode 693: Trump’s vindictive prosecution of Jerome Powell blocked.

The following summary is AI-generated.

Here are the key points from the video:

- Judge Boasberg blocked DOJ subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell, ruling them unlawful because the government admitted it had no evidence of any crime committed by Powell.

- The DOJ's motion for reconsideration was rejected, and the case is now expected to proceed through the DC Federal Circuit Court of Appeals and potentially the Supreme Court, though the commentators doubt the Supreme Court will take it up.

- The subpoenas were issued to pressure Powell into lowering interest rates or force his resignation — which the judge explicitly cited as an improper purpose.

- Powell's position ends May 15, 2025, raising questions about why the Trump administration is expending resources on this case, though the commentators note Trump tends to pursue perceived enemies regardless.

- DOJ officials could face personal legal liability for abusing their positions, including potential civil lawsuits and even criminal conspiracy charges related to violating constitutional rights.

- FBI agents have already filed a class action lawsuit against Pam Bondi and Kash Patel for allegedly retaliating against agents who worked on legitimately assigned cases.