Criminal Justice

As the Trump admin begins a new prosecution in Minnesota, the "Broadview Six" fallout continues

Fifteen people were charged Tuesday as part of the Trump admin's effort to go after its “antifa” boogeyman. Also: The "Broadview Six" aren't going away.

Jun 17 • Chris Geidner

Supreme Court rejects Alabama's request to let it kill Jeffery Lee with nitrogen gas this week

Two lower courts had earlier refused Alabama's request to let the state proceed with its plans to use the method of execution declared unconstitutional…

Jun 12 • Chris Geidner

Federal court rules Alabama's nitrogen gas execution protocol unconstitutional

Judge Emily Marks on Tuesday barred Alabama from using nitrogen gas to suffocate Jeffery Lee to death Thursday.

Jun 10 • Chris Geidner

The fight over DOJ's invasive trans care subpoenas is coming to a head

Three court appearances next week could represent the most critical moment in the past year for DOJ's effort to target the provision of medical care for…

Jun 4 • Chris Geidner

Supreme Court, on another 5-4 vote, tosses out another death sentence

On Thursday, Justice Kavanaugh wrote his second majority opinion for the court upholding protections against racial discrimination in jury selection.

May 28 • Chris Geidner

SPLC seeks dismissal of charges, citing Trump admin's "vindictive motive to punish the SPLC"

The motion highlights other cases either dismissed by courts or by the Trump administration itself in the wake of other vindictive prosecution claims.

May 27 • Chris Geidner

A 5-4 SCOTUS rejects Alabama's effort to make executing intellectually disabled people easier

Lower courts tossed out Joseph Clifton Smith's death sentence after a finding him to be intellectually disabled. That decision stands, but SCOTUS…

May 21 • Chris Geidner

The Supreme Court allowed Texas to kill a man the state earlier said it was not permitted to kill

Justice Jackson: "I cannot understand the Court’s rush to extinguish [life], much less in the circumstances of this case." And, for paid subscribers…

May 17 • Chris Geidner

James Comey posted a picture of seashells by the seashore. Trump's DOJ indicted him for it.

Another Comey indictment in this altogether embarrassing day for DOJ. Also: The Second Circuit creates a circuit split, blocking the Trump admin…

Apr 29 • Chris Geidner

DOJ plans to "strengthen" the federal death penalty — but Biden nearly cleared death row

DOJ seeks to expand federal methods of execution to include the firing squad. Also: Fifth Circuit rejects challenge to Texas's criminal immigration…

Apr 24 • Chris Geidner

Another step toward marijuana legalization

Today's rescheduling moves from DOJ follow key action from the Biden administration that made Acting A.G. Blanche's moves possible. And: The latest with…

Apr 23 • Chris Geidner

D.C. Circuit Trump appointees again block contempt inquiry into Alien Enemies Act flights

Rao and Walker hold that Boasberg must "terminate" the contempt inquiry. In an 80-page dissent, Childs makes the case — without saying so directly — for…

Apr 15 • Chris Geidner