Royce Lamberth

Royce Lamberth is a US District Judge. He is newsworthy due to recent rulings against actions taken by the Trump administration. Specifically, Judge Lamberth ruled that the effective closure of the Voice of America (VOA) last year was illegal and ordered its reopening. He also cleared the way for a Danish offshore wind developer, Ørsted, to resume work on its Revolution Wind project, which the Trump administration had halted. These rulings are significant as they represent legal setbacks for the Trump administration's policies, particularly regarding international broadcasting and renewable energy projects. The rulings highlight the judiciary's role in checking executive power and ensuring compliance with the law.