Jordan Rubin

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Comey cites ‘potential misconduct’ in attempt to obtain details of grand jury proceedings

James Comey had already filed motions to dismiss his case that raise significant issues of vindictive prosecution and…

Justice Department withdraws filing that told the truth about Jan. 6

In a presidential administration and Justice Department that have treated Jan. 6 rioters as victims, it stood out…

The Roberts Court already ‘abandons its duty’ — and the term’s just getting started

Welcome back, Deadline: Legal Newsletter readers. The Supreme Court’s first two-week hearing session of the term is in…

The Voting Rights Act is at further risk as the Roberts Court hears Louisiana map appeal

While we rightly pay attention to how the Supreme Court is empowering President Donald Trump and his administration,…

Comey wins early discovery fight as judge finds Trump DOJ stance would cause needless delay

It’s early yet in the James Comey case, but the former FBI director got a quick win on…

Kilmar Abrego Garcia ruling shows how Trump’s vindictive prosecutions can backfire

There’s a legal hurdle standing in the way of the Trump administration’s vindictive prosecutions: the fact that it’s…

How Trump’s demand to charge Comey could surface in his legal defense

If the Trump administration’s prosecution of James Comey isn’t “selective” and “vindictive,” then those words have lost all…

Federal judge warns Trump DOJ of sanctions, contempt for rule violations in Mangione case

Is the Trump administration trying to mess up its prosecution of Luigi Mangione? How it responds to a…

Supreme Court issues ruling on Trump’s power to fire FTC commissioner without cause

The Supreme Court has backed President Donald Trump’s power to fire the lone Democrat on the Federal Trade…

Maurene Comey sues Trump administration over her ‘politically motivated’ firing

Maurene Comey is suing the Trump administration over her firing as a federal prosecutor in New York, calling…

Supreme Court lets transgender boy use boys’ school bathroom in South Carolina

The Supreme Court won’t let South Carolina enforce its restroom policy against a transgender boy while his challenge…

Trump loses appellate bid to reverse $83 million E. Jean Carroll defamation award

While his administration attempts to reshape the country through the courts, Donald Trump just suffered his latest legal…

John Roberts backs Trump’s power to fire FTC commissioner without cause for now

Chief Justice John Roberts halted the reinstatement of the lone Democratic commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission, whom…

D.C. grand jurors send stark message to Pirro and Trump in sandwich case

When I wrote about the shocking triple failure of prosecutors in Washington, D.C. to secure an indictment in…

Judge temporarily blocks Trump from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda

A federal judge on Monday temporarily barred the Trump administration from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garica to Uganda, pending…