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Jacqueline Thomsen

Jacqueline Thomsen

Jacqueline Thomsen, based in Washington, is a reporter covering D.C. federal courts and the legal side of politics. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @jacq_thomsen.

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January 27, 2021 | National Law Journal

Biden's Supreme Court Group Begins to Emerge, but Few Major Reforms Expected

Outsiders want the Biden reform group—which will be co-led by Obama administration veterans—to include more than just lawyers in considering changes to the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

January 27, 2021 | National Law Journal

'Ready for a Fight': How Republican Attorneys General Prepared to Go After Biden in Court

"The attorneys general are ready to utilize all available means to combat any potential federal overreach that we see," Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

11 minute read

January 25, 2021 | National Law Journal

'Deceived Millions': Clare Locke, Dominion Sue Rudy Giuliani Over False Election Claims

The complaint, which seeks $1.3 billion in damages, alleges that Giuliani "was unwilling to make false election fraud claims about Dominion and its voting machines in a court of law because he knew those allegations are false."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

January 22, 2021 | National Law Journal

As Biden Decides Whether to Give Trump's Taxes to House, Judge Gives Ex-President Chance at Court Fight

A Justice Department attorney said they "still don't have any idea whether any decision has been reached by the new administration" on whether to shield Trump's tax returns from the House.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

January 21, 2021 | National Law Journal

One Day After Biden Reverses Trump Order, DOJ Lifts Block on Diversity Events

The DOJ had previously told employees to stop holding any trainings or programs tied to diversity and inclusion under the past Trump order, forcing the cancellation of several events.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 20, 2021 | National Law Journal

Biden's Day One Executive Orders Touch Trump Court Fights Across the Country

Biden, who was sworn in as president earlier Wednesday, will take quick action to reverse a number of Trump administration policies.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 19, 2021 | Texas Lawyer

Attorney Fired After Posting About Being at Capitol During Riots Files Dubious Lawsuit to Block New Congress

The attorneys on the lawsuit are asking a judge to block federal law enforcement from taking them into custody in connection with their attendance at the violent events at the Capitol on Jan. 6.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 15, 2021 | The Recorder

Judge Agrees to Stay Census Case for Biden Transition, but Raises Concerns About Past DOJ Conduct

U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh said she would agree to temporarily halting a case tied to the 2020 census but said she wanted to issue an enforceable court order on the stay, noting that the DOJ has made differing representations in the case before.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 15, 2021 | National Law Journal

New Impeachment, Same Lawyers: House Judiciary Rehires Barry Berke & Joshua Matz for Trump's 2nd Trial

Both Berke and Matz worked on the first impeachment of President Donald Trump, and recently reunited to help defend Pennsylvania in its postelection litigation.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 14, 2021 | National Law Journal

Answering the Biggest Legal Questions Behind Trump's Second Impeachment Trial

Trump, the first president to be impeached twice, will likely no longer be president once he's on trial in the Senate.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read