Federal Judge Profile

James Boasberg

D.D.C. / FISA Court • D.C. Circuit

Appointed by Barack Obama, 2011

Ruling Tendencies

National Security

FISA court presiding judge; careful on surveillance

Criminal Sentencing

Moderate-tough on Jan 6 sentences

Government Regulation

Balanced on executive authority questions

Background

Chief Judge D.D.C. FISA court presiding judge. National security expertise.

Last analyzed: May 2026 · 3 case-type tendencies profiled · Full analytics, predictions, and reversal rates available with subscription

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