Judge Tosses DNC Lawsuit Against Trump’s FEC Order in Rare Victory

In a sharp rebuke to the Democratic National Committee (DNC), a federal judge has tossed out their lawsuit claiming President Donald Trump’s executive orders jeopardapped the independence of the Federal Election Committee (FEC). This courtroom win, handed down on Tuesday, marks a rare victory for Trump, who’s no stranger to legal battles but doesn’t always come out on top.

U.S. District Judge Amir Ali, appointed by President Biden, ruled that the DNC’s case was built on shaky ground, lacking the ‘concrete and imminent injury’ needed to justify their push for an emergency injunction. The DNC had argued that Trump’s February 18 executive order, dubbed ‘Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies,’ threatened to turn the FEC into a political pawn of the White House. Ali wasn’t buying it, calling their concerns too speculative to meet the court’s high bar for urgent relief.

The DNC’s lawsuit, filed just ten days after Trump’s order, painted a dire picture, claiming the FEC’s independence was at risk of being steamrolled by executive overreach. They warned that allowing the White House to meddle in campaign rules could tilt the electoral playing field. But Ali pointed out there’s no evidence—yet—that Trump or his administration has tried to tamper with the FEC’s interpretation of election laws or its independent role.

Still, Ali left the door cracked open. If the DNC can show actual evidence of the FEC’s independence being compromised, they’re welcome to refile. For now, though, this ruling is a clear win for Trump, reinforcing his administration’s push to streamline federal agencies without judicial roadblocks.