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Abramowitz v. Lake (VOA appeal 2025)

No. 25-5314 Circuit · Active Active
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Case Overview

The Trump administration appealed Judge Lamberth's order granting a partial summary judgement for Michael Abramowitz which prevents Kari Lake from removing Abramowitz from his position as director of Voice of America.


The Application

History

Judge Lamberth found that statutory protections applicable to the VOA director position restrict removal authority and granted Abramowitz partial summary judgment, preventing the administration from removing him without satisfying applicable legal standards.

The Conclusion

The lower court's partial summary judgment for Abramowitz remains in effect pending the Trump administration's appeal to the CADC; the case is currently active on appeal.

CourtCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
FiledSep 3, 2025
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FiledSep 3, 2025
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Federal Court TMR-caa9fe6c VOA Dismantling <br> Appeal of 1:25-cv-00887 Jul 11, 2026
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