Amy Berman Jackson
Amy Berman Jackson is a United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, nominated by President Barack Obama in 2013. Known for her fair and thorough approach to the law, Judge Jackson has presided over several high-profile cases involving political figures and significant legal issues. Her recent ruling blocking President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Hampton Dellinger from the Office of Special Counsel underscores her commitment to upholding the independence of federal agencies and protecting whistleblowers from political interference.
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An order signed by Judge Amy Berman Jackson explained the issues remaining to be resolved in Strzok's case.
Peter Strzok loses constitutional challenge over FBI firing
United States· 2025-09-24
US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson halted mass terminations and other sweeping actions that undermine CFPB’s work.
Congressional watchdog agency will investigate Trump’s hollowing out of CFPBUnited States· 2025-04-29
Judge Amy Berman Jackson halted the planned firings less than a day after the notices went out.
New Details Emerge on Trump Officials’ Sprint to Gut Consumer Bureau StaffUnited States· 2025-04-28
Judge Amy Berman Jackson expressed deep concern over Trump's plan to lay off employees.
Jueza frena planes de despidos masivos del Gobierno de Trump en agencia de protección al consumidor
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-19
Judge Amy Berman Jackson paused the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Judge pauses mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as she considers whether layoffs violated court orderUnited States· 2025-04-18
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson blocked U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Judge pauses Trump administration’s plans for mass layoffs at U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Canada· 2025-04-18Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration's actions.
Trump can shrink consumer protection agency but cannot dismantle it entirely, appeals court saysUnited States· 2025-04-12U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson agreed to issue a preliminary injunction to keep the agency in existence until she rules on the merits of a lawsuit seeking to preserve it.
Judge blocks Trump admin efforts to dismantle Consumer Financial Protection BureauUnited States· 2025-03-29Judge Amy Berman Jackson’s ruling puts in place a preliminary injunction that maintains the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s existence.
Trump news at a glance: Vance stakes US claim for Greenland as new coalition insists it ‘belongs to us’ | JD Vance
United Kingdom· 2025-03-29
Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a preliminary injunction to ensure the agency's continuation until she delivers a final verdict on a lawsuit aiming to protect the agency.
US judge blocks Trump administration's effort to shut down consumer financial protection bureau
India· 2025-03-29
Judge Amy Berman Jackson temporarily blocked the Trump administration from dismantling the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
CFPB: Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from dismantling agencyUnited States· 2025-03-28
Jackson wrote in her decision that the Special Counsel is supposed to withstand the winds of political change.
MORNING GLORY: Many federal judges are overstepping their power, but 'impeachment!' is not the answerUnited States· 2025-03-20
Amy Berman Jackson is the district judge who ruled that Dellinger's dismissal was illegal.
Juez en EE UU falla contra Trump por destitución de director de agencia de supervisión
Venezuela· 2025-03-02
Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that President Trump violated federal law in firing Hampton Dellinger.
JONATHAN TURLEY: Judge's Special Counsel ruling may be the setback Trump admin was looking forUnited States· 2025-03-02
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that upholding Trump’s ability to fire Dellinger would give him a constitutional license to bully officials.
US judge declares Trump's firing of watchdog agency head illegal
Guyana· 2025-03-02
US district judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that Trump's firing of Dellinger was illegal.
Trump’s firing of watchdog agency chief illegal and would give ‘license to bully officials’, judge rules | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02Judge Amy Berman Jackson granted a permanent injunction against the government.
Judge Rules Trump Can’t Fire Head of Federal Watchdog Agency Without CauseUnited States· 2025-03-02Amy Berman Jackson is the US District Judge who ruled that the head of the government watchdog agency should remain in the post.
Head of federal watchdog agency fired by Trump should remain on the job, judge rulesUnited States· 2025-03-02D.C. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that Dellinger's firing was unlawful.
Federal judge rules Trump’s firing of head of special counsel was unlawful, will maintain his jobUnited States· 2025-03-02
US district judge Amy Berman Jackson has scheduled a hearing over whether to extend her order keeping Dellinger at his post.
US supreme court temporarily blocks firing of head of federal whistleblower protection office | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22
Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a temporary restraining order against the dismissal of Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger.
Kündigung von Special Counsel auf Eis
Switzerland· 2025-02-22On Wednesday, the federal judge Amy Berman Jackson reinstated Dellinger to his position pending a 26 February court hearing.
Trump administration files first supreme court appeal over firing of government watchdog | US supreme courtUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-17
Judge Amy Berman Jackson issued a temporary reinstatement order for Hampton Dellinger.
ٹرمپ انتظامیہ جج کے فیصلے کیخلاف سپریم کورٹ پہنچ گئی
Pakistan· 2025-02-17Judge Amy Berman Jackson blocked Trump's attempt to weaken the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Jueces frenan unas órdenes ejecutivas de Donald Trump
Mexico· 2025-02-15
Judge Amy Berman Jackson reversed the White House order sacking Hampton Dellinger.
Judge blocks Trump from firing head of US agency that investigates corruption | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
