by RG | Jan 9, 2026 | above the law
Whether the Trump administration likes it or not, the right to a fair trial still exists. And even the person the government is now subjecting to what looks a whole lot like a vindictive prosecution is still a beneficiary of this right. Kilmar Abrego Garcia was...
by RG | Jan 9, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “Supreme Court asked to block California law against outing trans...
by RG | Jan 9, 2026 | above the law
* M&A lawyers see busy year ahead. [Reuters] * Recent judicial nominees can’t give a straight answer about January 6. That said, Trump nominees haven’t been able to give a straight answer to “is segregation unconstitutional” for years. [Balls and Strikes] * An...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
“Too many judges think that they’re better than other people,” writes Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho in a new piece for the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy. “Too many judges have an overinflated view of their intelligence and their abilities.” For my money,...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
A classic archetype of right-wing media is the ostensible “Democrat” expert who appears like clockwork to tell conservative audiences that even this ole liberal has to admit that the Republicans got this right! They bring unearned credibility based on their — presumed...
by RG | Jan 8, 2026 | above the law
Judge Ho Attacks Judges With “Overinflated Intelligence”: Stop hitting yourself. Attorney Indicted On 91 Felony Counts: That’s a lot of stalking! Vibes Can’t Get You That Far: Another hopeful fails to make U.S. Attorney. All Eyes On Them: See if you can guess the most...
