Tamir Moustafa, “Law and Courts in Authoritarian Regimes.” Annual Review of Law and Social Science, vol. 10, no.1 (2014): 281–299. Summary: This article surveys emerging research on the role of courts in authoritarian regimes, challenging …
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Satterthwaite (2023), Unchecking Power and Capturing Courts: How Autocratization Erodes Independent Judicial Systems.”
Margaret L Satterthwaite, “Unchecking Power and Capturing Courts: How Autocratization Erodes Independent Judicial Systems.” Rutgers University Law Review, vol. 76 (2023): 1147-1188. Summary: This article addresses the critical role of an independent and effective judiciary …
Osiel (1995), “Dialogue with Dictators: Judicial Resistance in Argentina and Brazil,”
Mark J. Osiel, “Dialogue with Dictators: Judicial Resistance in Argentina and Brazil.” Law & Social Inquiry, vol. 20, no. 2 (1995): 481-560. Summary: This article explores how judges respond to authoritarian pressure by analyzing judicial behavior …
Toharia (1975), “Judicial Independence In An Authoritarian Regime: The Case Of Contemporary Spain,”
Jose J. Toharia, “Judicial Independence In An Authoritarian Regime: The Case Of Contemporary Spain.” Law & Society Review, vol. 9, no. 3 (1975): 475-496. Summary: This article challenges the reliability of global indicators in assessing judicial …
Susman Godfrey LLP v. Executive Office of the President
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.
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 …