Jacqueline Thomsen

September 01, 2020 | National Law Journal

Judge Thomas Griffith spent his final months on the court presiding over a major fight between the Trump administration and the House, issuing rulings with broad ramifications for congressional investigations.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

August 31, 2020 | National Law Journal

"Thus, even though the committee has the Article III standing necessary to 'get[] [it] through the courthouse door, [that] does not keep [it] there,'" Judge Thomas Griffith wrote.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

August 31, 2020 | National Law Journal

"These procedures plainly violate Congress's requirements," U.S. Senior District Judge Richard Leon said of the training border patrol agents receive to conduct credible fear assessments for asylum-seekers.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

August 26, 2020 | National Law Journal

"The proudest moments of the federal judiciary have been when we affirm the burgeoning values of our bright youth, rather than preserve the prejudices of the past. How shallow a promise of equal protection that would not protect Grimm from the fantastical fears and unfounded prejudices of his adult community," the court's majority said.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

August 26, 2020 | Law.com

A new lawsuit against President Donald Trump's business reveals how private entities are keeping financial records out of investigators' hands.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

August 25, 2020 | National Law Journal

Katsas and Friedrich were both appointed by President Donald Trump, while Cooper was tapped by President Barack Obama.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

August 21, 2020 | National Law Journal

Justice Department lawyers told a federal judge last month that officials made "inaccurate or misleading statements" in defending a ban on New Yorkers from certain DHS programs.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

August 21, 2020 | Law.com

The Trump campaign and Republican National Committee have filed more than 40 lawsuits over voting rules. Foes like the ACLU and other public interest groups are going toe-to-toe with them.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

10 minute read

August 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"High respect for the president does not imply diminished respect for the ancient functions of the grand jury or the long-established standards governing challenges to its subpoenas," U.S. District Judge Victor Marrero wrote.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

August 18, 2020 | National Law Journal

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson led a lawsuit against changes to the U.S. Postal Service hours after the postmaster general promised to back off reforms until after the November election, when many Americans are expected to vote by mail.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

3 minute read