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By Colleen Murphy | March 1, 2024
Cook County Circuit Court Judge Tracie R. Porter found the a decision by the four-member Electoral Board on Jan. 30 was "clearly erroneous" in denying the petitioner's objection and in finding that Trump's candidate nomination papers, including his statement of candidacy, was valid.
By Colleen Murphy | February 7, 2024
The nation's courts remain divided over whether the insurrection clause in Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment can block former President Donald Trump from appearing on 2024 primary ballots while one case awaits certification by the U.S. Supreme Court.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | May 28, 2021
Pacer and CMF/ECF are not sustainable, according to a new report released by the Judiciary.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | December 18, 2020
Welcome to Trump Watch. In your inbox this week: How lawyers are making their Trump suits outlast Trump, and the clock ticks towards mootness in some matters. Plus: the White House is kindly reminded to preserve records. Thanks for reading! And happy holidays.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | December 11, 2020
Most lawyers don't have anything good to say about Texas' legal strategy.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | November 20, 2020
The Senate generally doesn't take up judicial nominees during the lame duck session, but it's confirmed seven judges since Nov. 9.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | November 6, 2020
While Trump's previous lawsuits fit into his broader goal of delay, his election lawsuits are being quickly dismissed.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | October 23, 2020
With Amy Coney Barrett nearly confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court, there's plenty of talk on how Democrats could respond.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | October 2, 2020
President Donald Trump made one interesting remark during the debate teeing up how he sees the justices playing a role in the upcoming election.
By Jacqueline Thomsen | September 18, 2020
Bill Barr kept making waves in Washington, D.C., this week.
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