Timothy J Kelly

US District Judge Timothy J. Kelly is a federal judge who recently made headlines for blocking President Donald Trump's administration from banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. Judge Kelly issued a temporary restraining order, stating that the news outlets were likely to succeed in their claim of being denied due process. This ruling mandates the immediate restoration of their access pending further court proceedings. Earlier, Judge Kelly also dismissed the January 6 seditious conspiracy cases against four members of the Proud Boys, a far-right group. These decisions highlight Judge Kelly's role in adjudicating significant legal challenges involving the Trump administration and its policies, particularly concerning freedom of the press and legal proceedings related to the January 6 Capitol riot.