Avalon Zoppo

Avalon Zoppo is an appellate courts reporter for The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @AvalonZoppo.

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August 16, 2022 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Rejects Political Speech Limits for Judiciary Workers

An injunction blocking AO political activity restrictions on its workers applies only to the two employees who brought the challenge, Lisa Guffey and Christine Smith, and not all 1,100 AO employees.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

August 15, 2022 | The Recorder

Trump Appointee Says Colleagues 'Should Be Embarrassed' by 9th Circuit's Immigration Precedent

Judge Lawrence VanDyke said the panel members should be concerned about the California-based appeals courts' "jaw-dropping, always-increasing, epic collection of immigration gaffes."

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read

August 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

'This Man Was Doing His Job': Jurists Rebuke Threats Made Against Judge in Wake of Trump Search Warrant

The jurists are pressing for Congress to pass a bill that would limit the public's access to judges' personally identifiable information, including home addresses.

By Avalon Zoppo

5 minute read

August 11, 2022 | Law.com

Bench Report: Political Backlash Against Judge Who Signed Mar-A-Lago Warrant Breeds Security Concerns + Another Judge Puts Conditions On Retirement

"Reinhart was on duty at a particular time. They presented him with the affidavits and he has to make the call; he's doing his job," said a former federal judge.

By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner

7 minute read

August 10, 2022 | National Law Journal

Political Criticism of Judge Who Issued Trump Warrant Renews Judicial Security Concerns

Lower court judges continue to face online threats and attacks after politicians use hyperbole and misinformation to denigrate the judicial system.

By Avalon Zoppo | Brad Kutner

6 minute read

August 09, 2022 | National Law Journal

Biden Nominates Federal Prosecutor to 10th Circuit Vacancy

Jabari Wamble was tapped to fill the seat left vacant after Judge Mary Beck Briscoe announced senior status last March.

By Avalon Zoppo

2 minute read

August 09, 2022 | National Law Journal

Woman Who Accused Judge of Sexual Assault Can't Re-File Claims, Court Rules

Mitchell claims Roberts sexually assaulted her 35 years ago while he was prosecuting a 1981 murder trial in Salt Lake City when she was a teenager serving as a witness.

By Avalon Zoppo

4 minute read