Trump-Appointed Judge Dismisses Jan. 6 Proud Boys Case Citing Constitutional Limitations

A Trump-appointed federal judge has permanently ended the Jan. 6 prosecution of four Proud Boys members, citing a lack of authority to block the Justice Department's request. The judge made the decision after the US Constitution left him no choice in rejecting the case. The dismissal comes after months of deliberation and marks a significant setback for the prosecution. The ruling effectively ends the investigation into the violence surrounding the January 6, 2021, US Capitol riot.