Judge Howell

Judge Howell is a federal judge known for her rulings on significant legal matters, including a recent decision that deemed the Trump administration's takeover of the United States Institute of Peace illegal. She emphasized the institute's status as an independent organization that supports both the executive and legislative branches, asserting that it conducts its own international peace research and educational initiatives. Her ruling has been pivotal in restoring the institute's governance and its operations following a controversial ousting of its leadership.