Trump-Appointed Judge Refers DOJ Attorneys to Discipline Committee Over Misleading Conduct
U.S. District Judge Mary S. McElroy, appointed by President Trump, has referred attorneys from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to a court disciplinary committee. This action follows the handling of subpoenas related to transgender medical care at Rhode Island Hospital. Judge McElroy criticized the DOJ for misrepresenting and withholding information from both her court and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. She expressed concern over the DOJ's conduct, stating that it has misled negotiating parties in Rhode Island, placing them in a difficult procedural position. The judge highlighted an incident where a senior DOJ attorney remained silent while a junior attorney, with limited experience, was left to address the court's questions. Consequently, Judge McElroy granted motions to quash the subpoenas and enjoined the DOJ from seeking related documents. 
