Judge Rules Trump Sued IRS for Improper Purpose, Refers Lawyer to Bar

Published Jul 13, 04:06 PM UTC

A Florida federal judge, Kathleen William, issued a blistering order on Monday stating that President Donald Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for an improper purpose. The judge found that the lawsuit was filed to gain the appearance of judicial legitimacy for a controversial settlement with the Justice Department, which effectively controls the case. Judge William referred Trump's lawyer, Alejandro Brito, to the Florida bar for potential disciplinary action. Additionally, copies of the ruling were ordered sent to the State Bar of New York (where Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is a member) and the District of Columbia Bar (where Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward is a member). The article is labeled as breaking news.