Lawsuit Against Justice Roberts Dismissed, What the FOIA Case Means for Judicial Independence 2026
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit against Chief Justice John Roberts on December 19, 2025. The case—America First Legal Foundation v. Roberts—was filed in April 2025 seeking access to judicial records under the Freedom of Information Act. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden ruled the court lacked jurisdiction because the Judicial Conference and Administrative Office are…







