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But then Biden appointees reinstated a version of the Obama rule, which was blocked by federal courts last year.

Boasberg, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, rejected the argument.

The FBI spokesperson initially said the three officials are so-called Schedule C — a category reserved for political appointees.

Republican appointees have tended to be more sympathetic toward the chief justice’s dilemma.

“People have gone without for too long, not making payments to them for even another day is simply unacceptable,” said the judge, an Obama appointee.