Royce Lamberth

Royce Lamberth is a US District Judge. He is currently newsworthy for rulings against actions taken by the Trump administration. Specifically, Judge Lamberth ruled that the Trump administration's effective closure of the Voice of America (VOA) in the previous year was illegal, ordering the reinstatement of hundreds of journalists and the resumption of full broadcasting operations within a week. This decision overturned radical budget cuts and mass layoffs ordered by the former president. Additionally, Judge Lamberth ruled in favor of Danish firm Ørsted, allowing them to resume work on the Revolution Wind project in Rhode Island, which had been halted by the Trump administration. These rulings represent legal setbacks for Trump's efforts to limit offshore wind development and highlight the judiciary's role in checking executive power.