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New Law Firm Forms to Defend Rule of Law Under Trump Administration

Posted on August 6, 2025

In response to renewed concerns over executive overreach, a group of veteran attorneys has launched the Washington Litigation Group — a new law firm dedicated to providing free legal representation to individuals and institutions targeted …

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When Lawyers Speak, America Listens

Posted on August 6, 2025

In a powerful message from ABA President William R. Bay, the American Bar Association reflects on a pivotal choice it made six months ago: to speak out amid rising threats to the rule of law. …

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Israeli government votes to dismiss attorney general, escalating standoff with judiciary

Posted on August 4, 2025

The Israeli Cabinet voted unanimously to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, intensifying a power struggle between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the judiciary that critics warn threatens Israel’s democratic institutions. The Supreme Court quickly froze …

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ICC Prosecutor Faced Threats Over Israel Case, Report Reveals

Posted on August 3, 2025

A new report by Middle East Eye, featured in Al Jazeera on August 3, 2025, exposes a campaign of intimidation and political pressure against International Criminal Court (ICC) Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan during his investigation …

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Under Pressure: How Trump’s Crackdown on Law Firms Is Reshaping U.S. Legal Advocacy

Posted on July 31, 2025

A Reuters investigation reveals that President Trump’s aggressive campaign against major U.S. law firms is chilling pro bono work and weakening legal defenses for vulnerable populations. In a stark break from precedent, Trump has issued …

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Judges Targeted as Trump Ramps Up Attacks on the Judiciary

Posted on July 31, 2025

In a troubling escalation, federal judges across the U.S. who have ruled against President Trump are facing a surge in harassment and threats. According to a July 31 report by Fortune and the Associated Press, …

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Milbank Lawyers Drastically Cut Fees to Defend Sanctuary Cities

Posted on July 31, 2025

In a bold move, the prestigious law firm Milbank has joined a legal battle to defend the sanctuary city policies of Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Paterson. Prominent attorneys including former Acting Solicitor General Neal …

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Layoffs at the Department of Justice are transforming its workforce

Posted on July 31, 2025

In 2025, over 200 Department of Justice (DOJ) employees were fired, with thousands more resigning or being pushed out amid a politically charged environment. Many of the dismissals, including that of immigration attorney Erez Reuveni, …

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US sanctions Brazil’s Supreme Court justice overseeing case against Bolsonaro

Posted on July 30, 2025

On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Treasury sanctioned Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, citing human rights abuses and political persecution in the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro. De Moraes, who is overseeing …

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Justice Department files formal complaint against Judge Boasberg

Posted on July 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a formal complaint against District Judge James Boasberg, accusing him of misconduct and demanding his removal from a key deportation case. The complaint stems from Boasberg’s reported private remarks …

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