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Jack Smith’s War on Free Speech: Attorney General Garland Should Rein in His Special Counsel

JonathanTurley

The court dismissed the “tawdry tales” offered by the DOJ and declared that it was far more concerned with the damage that Smith was causing to the legal system with his virtually limitless interpretation of criminality. The case involved the prosecution of former governor Bob McDonnell (R-Va.),

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Justice or Just Desserts? Trump, Cosby and Georgia cases show rising cost of political litigation

JonathanTurley

Below is my column in the Hill on a series of cases that appear propelled by political rather than legal considerations. The costs to the legal system, the public, or victims in such cases are often overlooked but they are considerable. Nor is he alone in pursuing a case driven more by political than legal considerations.

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“Plainly Erred”: Judge Reggie Walton Rebuked by D.C. Circuit in J6 Case

JonathanTurley

Nevertheless, I have serious objections to the scope of these gag orders on free speech grounds, particularly before an election that could turn in large part on allegations of the weaponization of the legal system.

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The House ‘Concentrates the Mind’ of Hunter Biden with a Game-Changing Subpoena

JonathanTurley

The quote came to mind after reading the response of Abbe Lowell, legal counsel for Hunter Biden, to the issuance of subpoenas for Hunter and other family members by the House Oversight Committee. The public will demand the same vigorous prosecution in the face of any similar contempt by Biden associates. That will now change.

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9 Things you need to know before choosing a law school

SimplyLawJobs

Do you really need a law degree? Not everyone who goes to law school wants to work as an attorney. So the first thing is to figure out if you are interested in the legal industry or the profession. Many students also join law school without realising which type of law they would like to practice. Business Law.

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DOJ Drops Threshold Opposition to Special Master on Appeal; Only Challenges Part of Cannon Order

JonathanTurley

While legal experts pushed the department to challenge the entire order, the Department is seeking a smaller target. In litigation the rule is the same as in hunting: “aim small, miss small.” The filing seems intended to not just secure a victory before that release but also to abandon its prior sweeping legal claims.

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Yes, Trump Can Pardon Himself But He Should Not Do So

JonathanTurley

Here is the column: It seems the subject of Donald Trump , like necessity, is the mother of invention, at least when it comes to legal analysis. From bribery statutes to constitutional provisions, legal experts routinely and unfailingly conclude that Trump or his family can be prosecuted or impeached for an endless array of misdeeds.