Mike Scarcella
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DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
November 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter www.reuters.com/world/us/dog...
Washington sandwich-thrower cleared of assaulting US agent www.reuters.com/world/washin...
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Washington sandwich-thrower cleared of assaulting US agent www.reuters.com/world/washin...
"I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything happening," Sean Dunn said outside the DC federal courthouse. "That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants." www.reuters.com/world/washin...
November 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
"I am so happy that justice prevails in spite of everything happening," Sean Dunn said outside the DC federal courthouse. "That night I believe I was protecting the rights of immigrants." www.reuters.com/world/washin...
'Costumes optional' for this Friday hearing in Manhattan before US District Judge Arun Subramanian
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
'Costumes optional' for this Friday hearing in Manhattan before US District Judge Arun Subramanian
Software developer asks SCOTUS to revive lawsuit over Mike Lindell’s $5M election challenge - Petition: tmsnrt.rs/3X3h76R Earlier: www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Software developer asks SCOTUS to revive lawsuit over Mike Lindell’s $5M election challenge - Petition: tmsnrt.rs/3X3h76R Earlier: www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
US District Judge Jia Cobb assigneed to lawsuit by three former FBI leaders alleging they were fired for insufficient loyalty www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
September 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
US District Judge Jia Cobb assigneed to lawsuit by three former FBI leaders alleging they were fired for insufficient loyalty www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Newsmax's lawsuit against Fox is assigned to US District Judge Aileen Cannon in West Palm Beach federal court www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
September 3, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Newsmax's lawsuit against Fox is assigned to US District Judge Aileen Cannon in West Palm Beach federal court www.reuters.com/legal/litiga...
Justice Jackson's big picture view -- A Martian arriving here from another planet would see these circumstances and surely wonder: “what good is the Constitution, then?” www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p... #injunctions
June 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Justice Jackson's big picture view -- A Martian arriving here from another planet would see these circumstances and surely wonder: “what good is the Constitution, then?” www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p... #injunctions
[email protected]'s lawsuit over his revoked security clearance set for preliminary injunction hearing on June 27 before Judge Amir Ali in DC, per order today www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
June 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
[email protected]'s lawsuit over his revoked security clearance set for preliminary injunction hearing on June 27 before Judge Amir Ali in DC, per order today www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
It's a one-page order -- hit the docket 6 hours, 10 minutes, and 11 seconds after the complaint was lodged storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
June 5, 2025 at 1:52 AM
It's a one-page order -- hit the docket 6 hours, 10 minutes, and 11 seconds after the complaint was lodged storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The Paul Weiss alum law firm is growing - still. A 5th partner this week - www.reuters.com/legal/legali... Now an associate -->
June 4, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The Paul Weiss alum law firm is growing - still. A 5th partner this week - www.reuters.com/legal/legali... Now an associate -->
Judge Leon striking down Trump EO against WilmerHale -- 'This gumbo gives the court heartburn.' www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
May 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Judge Leon striking down Trump EO against WilmerHale -- 'This gumbo gives the court heartburn.' www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
David Boies and Bill Barr team up... FinCEN sued over a new reporting rule for some real estate transcactions / 'Millions of perfectly lawful transactions are swept into FinCEN’s dragnet'
May 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
David Boies and Bill Barr team up... FinCEN sued over a new reporting rule for some real estate transcactions / 'Millions of perfectly lawful transactions are swept into FinCEN’s dragnet'
US court official recommends sanctions against CFTC, dismissal of suit against forex company // "Rather than be upfront, direct and transparent, the CFTC took deliberate steps down a path of obfuscation and avoidance."
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May 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
US court official recommends sanctions against CFTC, dismissal of suit against forex company // "Rather than be upfront, direct and transparent, the CFTC took deliberate steps down a path of obfuscation and avoidance."
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Bondi DOJ appeals US judge's order in Colorado requiring 21 days in advance before any deportations under the Alien Enemies Act www.reuters.com/legal/trump-... DOJ team includes veteran lawyer August Flentje:
April 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Bondi DOJ appeals US judge's order in Colorado requiring 21 days in advance before any deportations under the Alien Enemies Act www.reuters.com/legal/trump-... DOJ team includes veteran lawyer August Flentje:
"We cannot do something on behalf of our clients that
imperils the rule of law. That is why Susman Godfrey stands firm against this plainly unconstitutional order: because it is so dangerous to the rule of law."
imperils the rule of law. That is why Susman Godfrey stands firm against this plainly unconstitutional order: because it is so dangerous to the rule of law."
April 11, 2025 at 11:27 PM
"We cannot do something on behalf of our clients that
imperils the rule of law. That is why Susman Godfrey stands firm against this plainly unconstitutional order: because it is so dangerous to the rule of law."
imperils the rule of law. That is why Susman Godfrey stands firm against this plainly unconstitutional order: because it is so dangerous to the rule of law."
Now - Susman Godfrey sues Trump admin. Munger's Donald Verrilli leads the team
April 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Now - Susman Godfrey sues Trump admin. Munger's Donald Verrilli leads the team
Judge Xinis rebukes Trump administration, demands to know status of illegally deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Here's the new written order - calling for daily declarations by 5pm from Bondi DOJ:
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April 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Judge Xinis rebukes Trump administration, demands to know status of illegally deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Here's the new written order - calling for daily declarations by 5pm from Bondi DOJ:
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Breaking -- Judge Xinis sets FRIDAY hearing/ issues new order in Abrego Garcia's case directing that U.S. "take all available steps to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia to the United States as soon as possible." www.reuters.com/legal/us-sup...
April 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Breaking -- Judge Xinis sets FRIDAY hearing/ issues new order in Abrego Garcia's case directing that U.S. "take all available steps to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia to the United States as soon as possible." www.reuters.com/legal/us-sup...
In letter to Bondi DOJ: 'We expect that the United States will facilitate Mr. Abrego-Garcia’s immediate release from CECOT — tonight — and make all necessary arrangements for his return to this country' www.reuters.com/legal/us-sup...
April 11, 2025 at 1:41 AM
In letter to Bondi DOJ: 'We expect that the United States will facilitate Mr. Abrego-Garcia’s immediate release from CECOT — tonight — and make all necessary arrangements for his return to this country' www.reuters.com/legal/us-sup...
Just in -- Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask US judge in Maryland for emergency hearing, after SCOTUS order telling Trump to facilitate his return to US from El Salvador www.reuters.com/legal/us-sup...
April 11, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Just in -- Abrego Garcia's lawyers ask US judge in Maryland for emergency hearing, after SCOTUS order telling Trump to facilitate his return to US from El Salvador www.reuters.com/legal/us-sup...
"There is no question that we will fight this unconstitutional order," Susman Godfrey said. "We believe in the rule of law, and we take seriously our duty to uphold it." www.reuters.com/legal/trump-...
April 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
"There is no question that we will fight this unconstitutional order," Susman Godfrey said. "We believe in the rule of law, and we take seriously our duty to uphold it." www.reuters.com/legal/trump-...
WOW -- 4th Circuit: "The United States Government has no legal authority to snatch a person who is lawfully present in the United States off the street and remove him from the country without due process."
April 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
WOW -- 4th Circuit: "The United States Government has no legal authority to snatch a person who is lawfully present in the United States off the street and remove him from the country without due process."
'That silence is telling' - New - US Judge Paula Xinis written opinion directing U.S. to bring back wrongly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc... /// DOJ has appealed - www.reuters.com/world/americ...
April 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
'That silence is telling' - New - US Judge Paula Xinis written opinion directing U.S. to bring back wrongly deported man Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc... /// DOJ has appealed - www.reuters.com/world/americ...
Quinn Emanuel long has been Musk's go-to. www.reuters.com/legal/want-h... The firm made an appearance today for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose family has sued the Trump admin over his deportation www.reuters.com/world/americ...
April 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Quinn Emanuel long has been Musk's go-to. www.reuters.com/legal/want-h... The firm made an appearance today for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, whose family has sued the Trump admin over his deportation www.reuters.com/world/americ...