Ethics

Evidence challenging the Trump admin's immigration moves is now out in the open

The question now is what courts will do to hold the administration accountable for its lawless actions regarding the Alien Enemies Act and other…

Jul 11 •

Bombshell report alleges El Salvador disclaimed responsibility for those U.S. sent to CECOT

Challengers filed the document, from a U.N. investigation, in court on Monday. An update on the rule of law: Alien Enemies Act, birthright citizenship…

Jul 7 •

11 key allegations made in Erez Reuveni's whistleblower disclosure about DOJ

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche attacked the claims as "falsehoods," but many of the fired longtime DOJ lawyer's allegations are already backed up…

Jun 25 •

Emil Bove cannot become a federal judge

This is a line that cannot be crossed. Also: Monday was a holiday, but the Trump administration has already racked up a lot of losses in court this…

May 29 •

The ruling against Trump's law firm order shows how to respond in this moment

Judge Howell's decision striking down the order targeting Perkins Coie can serve as a framework for addressing Trump. And, for paid subscribers: Closing…

May 4 •

DOJ ends a key racial discrimination case, signaling an end to the Civil Rights Division as it existed

The lawsuit alleged a brazen pattern of racial discrimination against a Black woman, but AAG Harmeet Dhillon ended the case. Also: A look at the bigger…

Apr 15 •

The Signal chat, state secrets, and March 15

Some thoughts on what we've learned over the past two days.

Mar 26 •

On DOJ's petty and small — but also alarming — complaint against a federal judge

Chad Mizelle filed the judicial complaint against Judge Ana Reyes after a hearing over one of Trump's anti-trans orders. Also, for paid subscribers…

Feb 24 •

DOJ in disarray: Bove's bluster to blame? Resignations ripple after Adams case order.

Also: Two more parts of Trump's anti-trans executive orders are blocked — a win for trans teens seeking health care and those supporting them.

Feb 14 •

Sunday scaries: Elon Musk edition

A long weekend of too much Musk. Also: More on the canceled Indiana University LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my…

Feb 3 •

Special counsel's report on the January 6 case is now public

“[B]ut for Mr. Trump's election and imminent return to the Presidency," the report concludes that a conviction in the Jan. 6 case against Trump was…

Jan 14 •

Lawless Cannon orders DOJ to tell her about Jack Smith's January 6 report

The order from the Florida federal judge who dismissed the special counsel's case against Donald Trump is lawless for at least three reasons.

Jan 12 •

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