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Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to Cancel FBI Move to Maryland

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration cannot abandon the planned relocation of the FBI to Maryland, The New York Times reports.

By James Barber • August 18, 2026 · 4:59 am
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to Cancel FBI Move to Maryland

A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration may not scrap the planned relocation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation to Maryland, the New York Times reported. The decision prevents the administration from abandoning the move at this stage.

The ruling was reported by The New York Times; it leaves the relocation effort intact for now while the legal process plays out.

Observers say the decision keeps the agency’s planned transfer on track, at least temporarily, and highlights how courts can shape executive actions involving high-profile federal personnel and property decisions.