Jimmy Hoover

Jimmy Hoover covers the Supreme Court for The National Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @JimmyHooverDC.

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February 12, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump Goes to Supreme Court in Last-Ditch Immunity Bid Before Criminal Trial

"In 234 years of American history, no President was ever prosecuted for his official acts," Trump's lawyers wrote to the high court.

By Jimmy Hoover

5 minute read

February 08, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Ready to Reverse Ruling Disqualifying Trump

Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and Justice Samuel Alito Jr. warned of the prospect of political retaliation by other states seeking to disqualify the Democratic nominee for president as an insurrectionist.

By Jimmy Hoover

8 minute read

February 07, 2024 | National Law Journal

U.S. Solicitor General Acknowledges 'Real Shift in Supreme Court Practice'

"Sometimes it's quiet and we haven't had an emergency case in a while; sometimes I feel like we have three or four going at once," Elizabeth Prelogar said.

By Jimmy Hoover

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February 06, 2024 | National Law Journal

'The World Is Watching': Supreme Court Prepares for Historic Hearing on Trump's Eligibility

"We're talking about whether one branch of government will find that one of the leading candidates for executive office, for the highest office in the land, is not going to be on the ballot," said law professor Alexander Reinert.

By Jimmy Hoover

6 minute read

February 01, 2024 | National Law Journal

Supreme Court Faces 'Another Blockbuster Term' After Slow Start

Over the past four months, a term that early on resembled plain vanilla in the public psyche has become rocky road.

By Jimmy Hoover

9 minute read

January 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

West Point Defends Race-Conscious Admissions Policy to Supreme Court

"A lack of diversity in leadership can jeopardize the Army's ability to win wars," U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar wrote.

By Jimmy Hoover

4 minute read

January 30, 2024 | National Law Journal

In Trump Cases, Former Judge Luttig Feels Responsibility to Set the Constitution Straight

Jan. 6 will be the "single greatest assault on America's democracy throughout the remainder of history," J. Michael Luttig said.

By Jimmy Hoover

8 minute read

January 26, 2024 | National Law Journal

Trump 'Betrayed' Oath, Voters Tell Supreme Court in Effort to Keep Him Off Ballot

Former President Donald Trump "refused to accept the will of the over 80 million Americans who voted against him (and) intentionally organized and incited a violent mob to attack the United States Capitol," the voters said in response to his high court appeal.

By Jimmy Hoover

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