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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February 28, 2020 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Trump's Love-Hate Relationship With Judges

The president's attacks on the judiciary may fall to the wayside given the number of judges he has gotten onto the bench—especially if rulings go in his favor.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

February 26, 2020 | National Law Journal

In Advancing Ukraine FOIA Fights, Lawyers Echo Trump's Impeachment Defense Arguments

Lawyers are now arguing that the impeachment-related information should be released ahead of the November presidential election.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

10 minute read

February 25, 2020 | National Law Journal

Trump Tweets, Hidden Jurors and 'Public Enemy' Lyrics: Roger Stone's Bid for a New Trial Marches On

Judge Amy Berman Jackson spoke out against President Trump's tweets about Stone's case, warning they could result in the harm of jurors from his trial.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

9 minute read

February 25, 2020 | National Law Journal

Lawmakers, Stuck in Political Deadlock, Look to Supreme Court to Fix National Injunctions

Judiciary Committee Senators on Tuesday indicated during a hearing on national injunctions that they would rather let the U.S. Supreme Court get involved.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

February 21, 2020 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Roger Stone is Sentenced to Prison, So What's Trump's Next Move? + Judge Jackson Had Plenty to Say About Stone

All eyes are on Donald Trump's pen in the hours after Roger Stone's sentencing, amid fueled speculation on whether the president will pardon his longtime friend.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

8 minute read

February 21, 2020 | National Law Journal

House Impeachment Lawyer Joshua Matz Will Lead Kaplan Hecker's DC Expansion

While Kaplan Hecker has a presence in D.C., the new office marks an official expansion to the region.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

February 20, 2020 | National Law Journal

At Roger Stone's Sentencing, an Apology From the Justice Department

"The Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney's Office is committed to enforcing the law without fear, or favor, or political interference," DOJ lawyer John Crabb told the judge.

By Jacqueline Thomsen | C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

February 20, 2020 | National Law Journal

'Flagrant Disregard for the Institutions of Government': Roger Stone Sentenced to Over 3 Years in Prison

"He has not been prosecuted by his adversaries or anyone else's adversaries. He was not prosecuted by anyone to gain political advantage," Judge Amy Berman Jackson said.

By Jacqueline Thomsen | C. Ryan Barber

9 minute read

February 19, 2020 | National Law Journal

Prison, Probation or Pardon: How Roger Stone's Sentencing Became Bigger Than Roger Stone

A week and a half of drama surrounding Roger Stone's future will come to a head Thursday when Judge Amy Berman Jackson imposes her sentence.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read