James Boasberg

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/james-boasberg

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was James Boasberg born?1963
2. What is the current chief judgeship?United States District Court for the District of Columbia
3. What is the previous judicial appointment?Judge, Superior Court of the District of Columbia
4. Who is James Boasberg?James Boasberg is a judge who has served on many courts, including the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.
5. What is the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court?It is a special court that reviews government requests for electronic spying to keep the country safe while protecting people's privacy.

Jurist: A person who is learned in the law and is appointed to preside over a court of law.
United States District Court: The principal trial courts in the federal judicial system, handling a wide range of federal legal disputes.
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): A U.S. federal law that governs the collection of foreign intelligence information and establishes procedures for judicial oversight through the FISC.
Unanimous Confirmation: Approval by all members of a legislative body, indicating widespread agreement on a nominee's qualifications.