Amit Mehta & Donald Trump

Amit Mehta: Judge Mehta reluctantly granted the dismissal, criticizing the DOJ's decision and the rewriting of history.

Donald Trump: Trump's pardons and order to dismiss cases led to this outcome, fulfilling his promise to address what he called a grave national injustice.

Amit Mehta: Judge Mehta previously ruled that the Energy Department improperly canceled over a dozen grants, setting a legal precedent.

Donald Trump: President Trump directed the politicized grant cancellations, using federal funding as a political tool against Democratic-leaning states.

Amit Mehta: Presided over Navarro's trial and sentencing.

Donald Trump: Allegedly invoked executive privilege but court found no evidence; his administration did not defend Navarro's conviction.

Amit Mehta: Presiding judge; convened emergency hearing and ordered medical records access.

Donald Trump: Directed the deployment of National Guard patrols that included the victims.

Amit Mehta: Judge Amit Mehta of the United States — United States District Court for the District of Columbia made the ruling that Donald Trump's remarks were plausibly inciting and not protected by the First Amendment.