Judges Defend Random Case Assignment in Trump Court Proceedings

Two former federal judges have told Fox News Digital that a key Washington, D.C., court uses a randomized system to assign cases. This information directly counters claims from some Republican officials. The officials had alleged that Chief Judge James Boasberg is repeatedly and purposefully assigned cases connected to former President Donald Trump. The judges explained the court's standard procedure, which is designed to prevent any appearance of bias. This process, often called a "random wheel" system, automatically distributes new cases among all available judges. The method aims to ensure fairness and impartiality in the court's operations. The clarification comes as a new case involving Trump has been filed, putting Judge Boasberg and the court's assignment practices back under political scrutiny.