U.S. district judge for the District of Columbia
The DOJ has repeatedly lost in federal courts as it seeks voter rolls and citizenship data to back President Trump’s election-security push. Courts across the country have rebuffed its requests, citing constitutional boundaries and procedural limits, while some states have begun sharing data that is publicly available. The legal battle continues as cases move toward potential Supreme Court review.
Louis Geri has been sentenced to five years and 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for illegal possession of a destructive device and extortion. Prosecutors say his intent was to coerce through threats; his attorney notes a history of bipolar disorder and treatment issues.