In April 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order targeting the law firm Susman Godfrey LLP based on the clients it represents and the causes it supports. This opinion from the U.S. District Court for D.C. finds the order unconstitutional, citing grave violations of free speech, due process, and separation of powers.
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ABA President Bill Bay Speaks on “Defending Justice & the Rule of Law”
In this captivating talk, ABA President Bill Bay delivers a powerful message on the vital importance of defending justice and upholding the rule of law. Drawing on his extensive legal experience, Bay emphasizes the fundamental …
Complaint: Federal Government Sues Maryland District Judges Over Immigration Injunctions
In a rare and sweeping legal move, the U.S. Department of Justice has sued all federal judges in Maryland, accusing them of overstepping their authority by issuing automatic injunctions that block immigrant removals without case-by-case review. The complaint warns that these standing orders unlawfully tie the hands of federal immigration authorities and undermine the balance of powers between the judiciary and the executive branch.
Whistleblower Disclosure: Erez Reuveni
This document contains the official whistleblower complaint submitted by Erez Reuveni, a senior Department of Justice attorney, who was terminated after refusing to mislead a federal court about a wrongful deportation. The letter details serious allegations against DOJ and White House officials, including defiance of court orders, abuse of authority, and endangerment of noncitizens. It was submitted to multiple oversight bodies by the Government Accountability Project and Gilbert Employment Law on June 24, 2025.
Trump slams Israel’s prosecutors over Netanyahu corruption trial
U.S. President Donald Trump harshly criticized Israeli prosecutors over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, asserting that the legal proceedings threaten to undermine regional diplomacy during a sensitive period. Netanyahu, who was indicted in …
Chief Justice Roberts Warns Against Anti-Judge Rhetoric
At a judicial conference in North Carolina, Chief Justice John Roberts cautioned that hostile political rhetoric directed at judges can incite violence. While not naming specific individuals, Roberts acknowledged issuing statements in response to inflammatory …
Yam (2024), “Judging Under Authoritarianism”
J. Yam, “Judging Under Authoritarianism.” Mod Law Rev., vol. 87, no.4 (2024): 894-925. Summary: Authoritarianism has significant implications for how judges should discharge their duties. How should judges committed to constitutionalism conduct themselves when under …
Trochev, Solomon (2018), “Authoritarian constitutionalism in Putin’s Russia: A pragmatic constitutional court in a dual state”
Alexei Trochev & Peter Solomon, “Authoritarian constitutionalism in Putin’s Russia: A pragmatic constitutional court in a dual state.” Communist and Post-Communist Studies, vol 51, no 3 (2018): 201-214. Summary: This article analyzes the successful adaptation of …
Sun, Fu (2022), “Of Judge Quota and Judicial Autonomy: An Enduring Professionalization Project in China.”
Ying Sun and Hualing Fu, “Of Judge Quota and Judicial Autonomy: An Enduring Professionalization Project in China.” The China Quarterly, vol. 251 (2022): 866–87. Summary: This article presents the findings of original research on “judge quota” …
Ramraj, Thiruvengadam (2009), “Emergency Powers in Asia: Exploring the Limits of Legality”
V. V. Ramraj & A. K Thiruvengadam, Emergency Powers in Asia: Exploring the Limits of Legality. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009. Summary: What is the relevance of contemporary debates over emergency powers for countries situated in …