Jack Goldsmith

Jack Goldsmith

@jacklgoldsmith.bsky.social

Bob Bauer and I discuss internal rifts at DOJ, the loyalty pressures shaping the Trump administration, and whether constitutional reform is needed to curb the spiral of politicized prosecutions.
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Decision-making Disarray at the DOJ

Blanche, Bondi, Halligan, Martin—and a White House in charge

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Presidential Bad Faith in the Law of Emergency Power

Trump’s false claims about Portland matter a great deal in evaluating the legal basis for a military deployment in Portland—and in other cities. Please click here to opt in to receive via email our Roundup—brief daily summaries of news developments and commentary related to executive power.

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President Trump Holds the Legal Cards on the Use of the Military in the Domestic Sphere

The protective power for the regular military, and the Insurrection Act, lie in the wings I think the Oregon National Guard decision late last week presented a close case. I also think that the decision ultimately matters little. President Trump h…

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The Challenge Facing the Legal Commentariat at the Present Time

Legal experts play a leadership role in the democracy debate but always do best when resisting the powerful pressures of polarization and ideology. Legal experts play a leadership role in the democracy debate but always do best when resisting the powerful pressures of polarization and ideology.

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The Comey Indictment and its Aftermath

New strategies are needed to defend against the systematic politicization of federal law enforcement. Please click here to opt in to receive via email our Roundup—brief daily summaries of news developments and commentary related to executive power.

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Presidential Bad Faith in the Law of Emergency Power

President Trump Holds the Legal Cards on the Use of the Military in the Domestic Sphere

The Challenge Facing the Legal Commentariat at the Present Time

The Comey Indictment and its Aftermath

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