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Jacqueline Thomsen, based in Washington, is a reporter covering D.C. federal courts and the legal side of politics. Contact her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @jacq_thomsen.
April 8, 2021 | The Recorder
The suit alleges that Paxton blocked Twitter users from his account after they posted critical tweets toward him, including one that said "wear a mask nerd."
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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April 8, 2021 | The Recorder
American Constitution Society President Russ Feingold said the "greatest concern is that we don't want these nominees to be subjected to the kind of criticisms of President Biden's cabinet nominees who are diverse."
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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March 30, 2021 | National Law Journal
"This list powerfully affirms that nominees who are racially diverse and whose professional background reflects a broad range of practice are available to serve on the federal bench," said Sherrilyn Ifill, the president and director-counsel of the NAACP LDF.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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March 25, 2021 | National Law Journal
"I feel there's a cost when voices are missing from the room," one judge testified. "That cost is not theoretical. It is real. Diversity makes for a better judiciary, and that in turn helps fulfill our promise of justice for all."
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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March 18, 2021 | National Law Journal
Republican attorneys general are filing their lawsuits against Biden in circuits featuring conservative majorities on the appeals courts, and a number of Trump-appointed judges have been tapped to preside over the cases.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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March 16, 2021 | National Law Journal
The federal judiciary recommended that 15 seats be added to the Central District of California, as well as new judgeships in the state's other district courts.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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March 10, 2021 | National Law Journal
"From my first job at the Justice Department as a special assistant, to my current job as a federal judge, I have sworn an oath that I would take again if I am confirmed as attorney general—to support and defend the Constitution of the United States," Garland said.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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March 10, 2021 | The Recorder
More than 40 court seats have opened up for President Joe Biden, making up nearly half of the 90 judgeships his White House will now be able to fill.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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February 26, 2021 | National Law Journal
In the weeks since President Joe Biden's inauguration, the Department of Justice has dropped some cases, moved forward with others and officially changed its stance in a handful of pending lawsuits from the Trump administration.
By Jacqueline Thomsen
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February 24, 2021 | The Recorder
"Much has been said about security here at the Capitol," one member of Congress said. "I would just like to emphasize that the security of our judiciary is equally important, and it's just not getting the same degree of attention."
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