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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 29, 2020 | National Law Journal

What Could a Legal Fight Over John Bolton's New Book Look Like?

The White House's National Security Council flagged Bolton's manuscript for containing classified information, which he cannot release under agreements he signed as national security adviser.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

January 28, 2020 | National Law Journal

House Throws Ken Starr's Words Back at Trump in Tax Returns Fight

Judge Trevor McFadden stayed the House's lawsuit seeking Trump's tax returns earlier this month. House lawyers say Trump's arguments against impeachment mean the judge should let the case proceed.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

January 27, 2020 | National Law Journal

Ken Starr Warns Against Impeachment as Political Weapon, Urges Quick Acquittal of Trump

"Will law professors agree with this? No. But with all due respect to the academy, this is not an academic gathering," Ken Starr said in his return to the impeachment stage.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

January 27, 2020 | National Law Journal

Could Bolton Be an Impeachment Witness? Here's What the Lawyers Have Said

There are still open questions about how Bolton could be called in as a witness.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

8 minute read

January 24, 2020 | National Law Journal

Merrick Garland's Time as Chief Judge of the DC Circuit Is Ending. Sri Srinivasan Is Up Next.

Garland will remain on the bench as Srinivasan becomes the first Asian to serve as the chief judge for a circuit court in the United States.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

January 24, 2020 | Law.com

Trump Watch: Adam Schiff Is Cable News' Favorite Lawyer + Trump's Different Lawyers Are Saying Different Things

Schiff has helped weave the narrative alleging corruption by Trump that he and other Democrats believe merits the president's removal from office.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

8 minute read

January 23, 2020 | National Law Journal

'Cannot Have It Both Ways': Doug Letter Criticizes Trump Lawyers for Contradictions on Impeachment

"President Trump's arguments in the impeachment trial contradict DOJ's assertion ... that the committee may not seek to enforce its subpoenas in court," Letter wrote in a filing Thursday evening.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

January 23, 2020 | National Law Journal

No Federalist Society or American Constitution Society Judges? Judiciary Considers Membership Ban

A draft advisory opinion from the Judicial Conference's Committee on Codes of Conduct says federal judges should not be members of the Federalist Society or the American Constitution Society, but belonging to the American Bar Association is fine.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

8 minute read

January 22, 2020 | National Law Journal

'Go Find a Lawyer, Somewhere': Schiff Slams Trump Impeachment Claims Rejected by Allies

Rep. Adam Schiff, a former federal prosecutor, knocked Trump's legal defense team and law professor Alan Dershowitz for claiming that abuse of power isn't an impeachable offense.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

January 22, 2020 | National Law Journal

DC Attorney General Alleges Inaugural Committee Misused Nonprofit Funds to Enrich Trump Hotel

The complaint claims a member of the inaugural committee agreed to pay more than $1 million to rent event space at Trump's D.C. hotel for four days ahead of the inauguration.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read