Jacqueline Thomsen

January 10, 2020 | Law.com

Trump got a record-breaking 187 judges confirmed to the federal bench during his first three years in office, with more than 100 of those approved this past year alone.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

10 minute read

January 10, 2020 | National Law Journal

From quickly pushing through confirmations to downgrading the importance of the ABA's rating of "not qualified" nominees, Senate Republicans paved the way for President Donald Trump to reshape the federal judiciary.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

January 08, 2020 | National Law Journal

"Did anyone suggest to you that you should rejoin the Federalist Society in order to increase your chances of becoming a member of the judiciary?" Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal asked nominee Cory Wilson.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

January 07, 2020 | National Law Journal

The letter's signatories include a number of prominent attorneys, including former Latham & Watkins global chairman Robert Dell, former Assistant Attorney General Lois Schiffer and Frederic Kellogg, who was an adviser to Attorney General Elliot Richardson.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 07, 2020 | The Recorder

On Tuesday, Federal Labor Relations Authority regional attorney William Kirsner began hearing testimony over a DOJ petition filed last year that claims immigration judges are managers and therefore cannot be part of a union.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Arguments delved into a make-believe gunfight and a potential government shutdown over redacted grand jury materials.

By Jacqueline Thomsen | C. Ryan Barber

6 minute read

January 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

An opinion could come down months ahead of the 2020 presidential election if the justices agree to hear the case on an expedited schedule.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

January 03, 2020 | National Law Journal

Justice Department lawyer Hashim Mooppan said the court should avoid "refereeing" a fight for evidence sought as part of the impeachment proceedings.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

January 03, 2020 | Law.com

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit will feature a number of familiar faces in the latest showdown between House Democrats and President Donald Trump.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

January 02, 2020 | National Law Journal

Douglas Letter and Megan Barbero will argue on behalf of the House, while Justice Department attorneys Mark Freeman and Hashim Mooppan will represent the Trump administration.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read