Gregory Katsas
Gregory Katsas is a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, nominated by President Donald Trump. A former Deputy White House Counsel, Katsas has a background in litigation and constitutional law, and he has been involved in high-profile cases that shape federal policy and executive power.
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Judges Gregory Katsas and Neomi Rao, writing for the majority, said the district court wrongly substituted its own judgment for that of Pentagon leadership.
Appeals court allows Pentagon transgender military ban to proceed: 'A great win'
United States· 2025-12-10
Gregory Katsas wrote in dissent, arguing that the district judge’s findings were mistaken.
Donald Trump has failed in a last-ditch effort to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-16
In his dissenting opinion, Judge Gregory Katsas wrote that 'President Trump removed Cook for cause.'
Appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa CookUnited States· 2025-09-16
Judge Gregory Katsas joined the majority opinion in the appeals court ruling.
2-1 judgment: Appeals court allows Trump admin to cut billions in foreign aid; overturns lower court ruling
India· 2025-08-13
Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas, who was appointed by Trump, wrote in an opinion regarding the ruling.
Trump officials will not face contempt over Venezuela deportations, appeals court rules
Guyana· 2025-08-11
Judge Katsas concurred with the unsigned majority opinion regarding the contempt ruling.
US court tosses judge’s contempt order over Trump’s El Salvador deportations | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-08-08Gregory Katsas is a judge who sided with the Trump administration in blocking Boasberg’s contempt motion.
US appeals court blocks Trump contempt proceedings ordered by BoasbergUnited States· 2025-08-08
U.S. Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas was appointed to the court by Trump during his first term in office.
US court pauses ruling allowing Venezuelans to challenge deportations to El SalvadorGuyana· 2025-06-12
US Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas supported the majority opinion authored by Neomi Rao.
Trump vs AP: US Court rules Trump can exclude AP from key White House events for now; President celebrates victory in legal battleIndia· 2025-06-07
U.S. Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas joined Judge Neomi Rao in the ruling.
Trump can block AP from White House events for now, U.S. appeals court rules
Canada· 2025-06-06The three-judge panel includes two circuit judges Trump appointed during his first term, Gregory Katsas and Neomi Rao.
Donald Trump takes fight with AP over White House access to U.S. appeals courtCanada· 2025-04-17
US Circuit Judge Gregory Katsas, a Trump nominee, said he would have granted the government’s request.
Federal appeals court queues up first test of Trump’s power for Supreme CourtUnited States· 2025-02-16
