Judge Throws Out Justice Department Subpoenas to Federal Reserve, Pirro Attacks Decision

March 13, 2026
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A federal judge just slammed the brakes on the Justice Department's aggressive subpoenas aimed at the Federal Reserve, handing Jerome Powell's central bank a major win and kneecapping a criminal probe launched by none other than U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. According to the Wall Street Journal, Pirro—longtime Trump ally and Fox News firebrand—was digging into Powell over alleged misconduct tied to Fed operations, but the court quashed the subpoenas, citing overreach and lack of probable cause. Pirro didn't mince words, blasting the decision as a travesty of justice that shields the Fed elite from accountability, and she's vowing to appeal. This isn't just bureaucratic infighting; it's a stark reminder of how weaponized DOJ probes can backfire when they trample due process. For the 2A community, this ruling ripples far beyond banking boardrooms—it's a blueprint for resisting federal overreach that mirrors the ATF's endless subpoena sprees against gun owners, FFLs, and manufacturers. Think about it: just as Pirro's probe got torched for lacking solid grounds, 2A advocates have crushed ATF fishing expeditions in cases like the Bump Stock Saga or the endless 4473 data grabs, where courts have repeatedly demanded probable cause before Uncle Sam rifles through private records. Powell's victory underscores a key pro-2A principle: the government can't subpoena first and justify later. If the Fed—insulated by trillions in assets—can fend off the DOJ hammer, imagine the leverage for everyday Americans and small gun shops facing similar bureaucratic bullying. The implications? A emboldened judiciary could chill future DOJ/ATF escapades, especially under a potential second Trump term where Pirro-style warriors might pivot to real threats like cartel gun-running instead of Fed feuds. 2A warriors should cheer this as precedent: document everything, lawyer up early, and force the feds to show their cards. Pirro's fight isn't over, and neither is ours—stay vigilant, stock those mags, and watch how this judicial smackdown echoes in the battles for our rights.

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A federal judge just slammed the brakes on the Justice Department’s aggressive subpoenas aimed at the Federal Reserve, handing Jerome Powell’s central bank a major win and kneecapping a criminal probe launched by none other than U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro. According to the Wall Street Journal, Pirro—longtime Trump ally and Fox News firebrand—was digging into Powell over alleged misconduct tied to Fed operations, but the court quashed the subpoenas, citing overreach and lack of probable cause. Pirro didn’t mince words, blasting the decision as a travesty of justice that shields the Fed elite from accountability, and she’s vowing to appeal. This isn’t just bureaucratic infighting; it’s a stark reminder of how weaponized DOJ probes can backfire when they trample due process.

For the 2A community, this ruling ripples far beyond banking boardrooms—it’s a blueprint for resisting federal overreach that mirrors the ATF’s endless subpoena sprees against gun owners, FFLs, and manufacturers. Think about it: just as Pirro’s probe got torched for lacking solid grounds, 2A advocates have crushed ATF fishing expeditions in cases like the Bump Stock Saga or the endless 4473 data grabs, where courts have repeatedly demanded probable cause before Uncle Sam rifles through private records. Powell’s victory underscores a key pro-2A principle: the government can’t subpoena first and justify later. If the Fed—insulated by trillions in assets—can fend off the DOJ hammer, imagine the leverage for everyday Americans and small gun shops facing similar bureaucratic bullying.

The implications? A emboldened judiciary could chill future DOJ/ATF escapades, especially under a potential second Trump term where Pirro-style warriors might pivot to real threats like cartel gun-running instead of Fed feuds. 2A warriors should cheer this as precedent: document everything, lawyer up early, and force the feds to show their cards. Pirro’s fight isn’t over, and neither is ours—stay vigilant, stock those mags, and watch how this judicial smackdown echoes in the battles for our rights.

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