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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March 17, 2020 | National Law Journal

Predicting 3-Month Interruption Over COVID-19, Judiciary Requests $7 Million in Emergency Funds

The Judicial Conference met remotely Tuesday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

March 16, 2020 | National Law Journal

DC Chief Judge Postpones Proceedings Until Mid-April, Trials Until May Over Coronavirus

Judge Beryl Howell wrote that the court "finds that the ends of justice served by these continuances to protect public health and safety and the fair trial rights of the defendant outweigh the best interests of the public and any defendant's right to a speedy trial."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

3 minute read

March 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

4th Circuit Postpones Oral Arguments as Courts Tighten Restrictions Over Coronavirus

The circuit said it would reschedule next week's arguments "due to concern for the safety of our communities and our employees."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

March 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

DC Circuit Throws Out McGahn Ruling on House's Lack of Standing, Grants En Banc Rehearing

The circuit said it will also rehear the House's lawsuit over Trump officials' diversion of military funds for a border wall.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

3 minute read

March 13, 2020 | National Law Journal

Senior Judge Calls Out FEC for Changing Arguments 'In Its Own Self-Interest'

The D.C. Circuit previously held that a FEC prosecutorial decision couldn't be reviewed in court. Senior Judge Harry Edwards said that isn't always the case.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

March 13, 2020 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Donald Trump Still Has Room to Shape the Courts. Here's Where.

There are currently 73 vacancies for Article III courts, with the majority in blue states.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

March 12, 2020 | National Law Journal

Patterson Belknap Files Watchdog Lawsuit Over Trump's Secret Clemency Advisers

Harry Sandick and Daniel Ruzumna of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler filed the suit on behalf of American Oversight, alleging the clemency advisers are violating a federal act on advisory groups.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

3 minute read

March 11, 2020 | National Law Journal

Trump Appointee Neomi Rao Has Some Strong Opinions. Even Her GOP-Tapped Colleague Disagrees.

Rao has written multiple lengthy dissents against the House's lawsuits, and fellow judges are chiding her over the arguments.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

March 10, 2020 | National Law Journal

House Can Get Secret Grand Jury Information in Mueller Report, DC Circuit Rules

The ruling is a significant win for the House, after it suffered a recent loss in its bid to compel testimony from former White House counsel Don McGahn.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

March 06, 2020 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Trump's Media Lawsuits (Probably) Aren't Going Anywhere + House Heads Back to DC Circuit On McGahn

Two legal experts doubt Trump's lawsuits hold up in court, pointing to the complaints centering on opinion pieces rather than straight news stories.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

8 minute read

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