In a dramatic shift, both the U.S. Supreme Court and Congress have increasingly deferred to President Donald Trump’s authority, signaling a rebalancing of constitutional powers in favor of the executive. The Supreme Court recently ruled that federal judges cannot issue nationwide injunctions on presidential actions—even if unconstitutional—and upheld presidential immunity for core official duties. Congress, …
Prominent conservative litigator and former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement has been retained to defend 15 federal judges in Maryland, as well as the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, in a highly unusual lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice. The lawsuit, brought by the Trump administration, challenges a court order …
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 role of legal institutions in preserving democracy and protecting individual rights. He discusses key challenges facing the legal system today, …
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 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust—all of which he denies—is scheduled for cross-examination on Monday. A …
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 remarks from both Republican and Democratic officials. His comments follow a rise in threats and attacks on judges, including several …
In a major legal rebuke, a fourth federal judge has struck down a Trump executive order targeting the elite law firm Susman Godfrey. The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan, deemed the order “unconstitutional from beginning to end,” echoing prior decisions that permanently blocked similar actions against Perkins Coie, Jenner & Block, and …
A whistleblower complaint made public this week accuses Emil Bove, President Trump’s nominee to the federal appeals court, of suggesting the Justice Department should ignore court orders blocking the deportation of Venezuelan migrants. Former DOJ lawyer Erez Reuveni, who filed the complaint, claims Bove made the remark during a March meeting, allegedly urging the department …
On June 17, 2025, New York City Comptroller and mayoral candidate Brad Lander was arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court in Manhattan. Lander was escorting an immigrant defendant when he was detained, allegedly for assaulting law enforcement and impeding a federal officer. Lander denies the accusations and has not been formally charged. Federal …
A federal judge in Miami found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in contempt of court after he defied an order blocking a controversial state immigration law. Despite a February ruling halting enforcement of the law criminalizing undocumented entry into Florida, Uthmeier instructed law enforcement to proceed with arrests, arguing the order lacked specific agency direction. …
The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) has strongly objected to a summons issued by India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) to senior counsel Arvind Datar, who had provided legal advice to Care Health Insurance in an ESOP-related matter. SCAORA argues that targeting lawyers for offering legal opinions undermines both the independence of the legal profession and the …