The Justice Department has asked Judge Ana C. Reyes to step down from a case she is overseeing. The request marks an escalation in an ongoing standoff between the department and the judge.
Judge Reyes had ordered several Trump officials to testify in the matter. The case involves a lawsuit connected to a golf course.
The department filed a motion seeking her disqualification. It argues that she should recuse herself from further proceedings.
The order requiring testimony from the officials prompted the department’s action. Details of the underlying golf course dispute remain part of the broader case.
Recusal requests are uncommon and typically require a judge to step aside over conflicts of interest. The motion now leaves the decision in the hands of the court.
Judge Reyes has not publicly responded to the filing. It remains unclear how quickly the court will rule on the request.
The dispute highlights growing friction between the Justice Department and judges handling cases tied to Trump officials. Further hearings are expected as the case proceeds.
