DOJ Signals Intent to Appeal CIT’s IEEPA Tariff Refund Injunction After CBP Commissioner Ordered to Appear
The U.S. Department of Justice is appealing a court injunction that ordered Customs and Border Protection to refund tariffs collected under the IEEPA. The legal dispute escalated after a judge ordered the CBP Commissioner to appear in court to explain delays in the refund process.
Why it matters
This case impacts international trade law and the limits of executive authority regarding tariff collection and judicial oversight.
In a May 29, 2026 filing , the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") indicated it planned to appeal a U.S. Court of International Trade ("CIT") injunction requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") to refund duties collected under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA").
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