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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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September 11, 2019 | National Law Journal

Menashi's Confirmation Hearing Devolves Into 'Worthless Exercise,' Exasperating Democrats and Republicans

"I'm out of time. You took a lot of it by not answering my questions," Republican Sen. John Kennedy said to Steven Menashi.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

September 09, 2019 | National Law Journal

Did a Roger Stone Filing Just Reveal a Cellphone Number for President Trump?

The filing, which was subsequently pulled off of Pacer, included phone numbers and emails listed for the president and several of his former advisers.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

September 09, 2019 | The Recorder

Judge Tigar Doubles Down on National Injunction for Trump's Latest Asylum Rule

U.S. District Judge Jon Tigar found that "a nationwide injunction is supported by the need to maintain uniform immigration policy."

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

September 06, 2019 | National Law Journal

House Democrats Urge Federal Judiciary to Add Inspector General

The Democrats believe an inspector general could have prevented or quickly resolved several internal issues found within the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

September 05, 2019 | National Law Journal

After Speedy Subpoena Cases, Trump Tax Disputes Linger

U.S. District Judges Trevor McFadden and Carl Nichols appear to be taking a deliberative approach in their handling of fights over the president's tax returns.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

7 minute read

September 04, 2019 | National Law Journal

After Initial Skepticism, Judge Approves CVS-Aetna Merger

U.S. District Judge Richard Leon found that the evidence presented to him was enough to ease any antitrust concerns he had.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

3 minute read

September 03, 2019 | National Law Journal

Ted Boutrous Notches Second Win Over White House Media Access

U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras granted a preliminary injunction reinstating White House access for Playboy reporter and CNN analyst Brian Karem.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

5 minute read

August 22, 2019 | National Law Journal

Big Law Billed Republicans Millions to Sue Obama. Against Trump, Firms Are Working for Free

House Republicans struggled to find lawyers willing to work on their challenges to the Obama administration due to the unpopularity of the stances.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read

August 21, 2019 | National Law Journal

Judge Hands Off Emoluments Case to DC Circuit in Win for Trump DOJ

U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan granted the Justice Department's request to stay the lawsuit and allow the circuit court to review his previous rulings that allowed the case to proceed.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

4 minute read

August 20, 2019 | National Law Journal

Playboy's White House Reporter Is Suing Trump Over Suspended Press Access

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher’s Ted Boutrous filed the lawsuit on behalf of reporter Brian Karem

By Jacqueline Thomsen

6 minute read