Jacqueline Thomsen

August 20, 2019 | National Law Journal

“The department urges this court to intrude on the U.S. House of Representatives’ exercise of its Article I power in ways that are flatly inconsistent with Supreme Court precedent,” Letter argues.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

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August 19, 2019 | National Law Journal

The president's attorneys highlighted New York state officials’ ties to Washington, D.C., in a bid to keep the case before District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

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August 19, 2019 | National Law Journal

Sidley partners Virginia Seitz, Carter Phillips and Joseph Guerra have each filed notices of appearance in the case unfolding in California.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

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August 16, 2019 | The Recorder

“Should asylum law be administered differently in Texas than in California?” Senior Circuit Judge A. Wallace Tashima asked in his dissent.

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August 15, 2019 | National Law Journal

A DOJ attorney had drawn scrutiny during oral arguments for an exchange over whether “safe and sanitary” conditions includes having a toothbrush and soap.

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August 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

The Senate will weigh the ex-Alito clerk and former Kirkland & Ellis partner for the circuit judgeship. Another new nominee, Sarah Pitlyk, was a former clerk to then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the D.C. Circuit.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

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August 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

Chief Judge Beryl Howell ordered that the lawsuit get a new judge, citing a "potential for manipulation" over case assignments.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

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August 13, 2019 | National Law Journal

The panel overturned a district court judge after finding there’s still “some chance” the plaintiffs from Iran and Yemen could prevail.

By Jacqueline Thomsen

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