Jacqueline Thomsen

January 06, 2021 | National Law Journal

Using the Congressional Review Act, lawmakers in a newly Democratic-controlled Congress could vote to quickly undo recent federal regulations adopted under Trump.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 04, 2021 | National Law Journal

"The attack was a reminder to them of the long and terrible history of violence directed at Black churches," reads the lawsuit, filed in Washington, D.C.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 03, 2021 | National Law Journal

Barr's critics say that, under his leadership, the Justice Department became the most politicized it's been in decades.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

12 minute read

December 29, 2020 | National Law Journal

President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell got hundreds of judges confirmed in the past four years. The liberal groups now want to help President-elect Joe Biden chip away at the conservative grip on the courts.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

December 28, 2020 | National Law Journal

From the emoluments clause to Don McGahn's testimony, Trump's exit from the presidency will impact a number of lawsuits tied to him and his actions.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

December 23, 2020 | National Law Journal

Mark Aronchick discusses how he prepared for a high-profile election case that included a surprise appearance by Donald Trump's personal lawyer.

By Nate Robson | Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

December 22, 2020 | National Law Journal

The DOJ employees allege "recent acts constituting violations of law, abuse of authority, gross mismanagement and gross waste of funds by executive branch political leadership in ending long-standing federal diversity and inclusion programs."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

December 22, 2020 | National Law Journal

"This country, rightly so, has a fine history of not punishing political opponents, which is important to our credibility throughout the world and our democracy. On the other hand, no one is above the law, including the former president of the United States," Berke said.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

11 minute read

December 18, 2020 | Law.com

Welcome to Trump Watch. In your inbox this week: How lawyers are making their Trump suits outlast Trump, and the clock ticks towards mootness in some matters. Plus: the White House is kindly reminded to preserve records. Thanks for reading! And happy holidays.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

11 minute read

December 16, 2020 | National Law Journal

Senators heard testimony from U.S. District Judge Raúl Arias-Marxuach for a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, but Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believed it would be up to the Biden administration to handle the vacancy.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read