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D.C. Sues Trump Administration for National Guard Deployment
The suit focuses on the legal basis of deployment, the scope of duties and authorities, and the command and control structure in which the National Guard units are operating. -
The Lingering Uncertainty in Judge Breyer’s Newsom v. Trump Ruling
Judge Breyer’s opinion uncovers important facts about the ongoing military deployment to California but leaves critical legal questions unanswered. -
Lawfare Live: Trials of the Trump Administration, Sept. 5
Join the Lawfare team at 4 pm ET for a discussion of the litigation targeting actions from President Trump. -
Lawfare Daily: Federal Judges Rule Against Trump on National Guard Deployment, Tariffs, and Removal of Migrant Children to Guatemala
Listen to the Sept. 2 livestream as a podcast. -
Lawfare Live: Federal Judge Blocks Removal of Hundreds of Unaccompanied Minors to Guatemala
Join the Lawfare team at 1pm ET for a discussion of Judge Sooknanan’s emergency hearing, and more. -
Lawfare Daily: The Trials of the Trump Administration, Aug. 29
Listen to the Aug. 29 livestream as a podcast. -
The Situation: Standing Around in Washington, D.C.
What the National Guard is really doing here. -
The Situation: I Support It All
Notes on Trump’s crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. -
Judge Xinis Holds Status Conference in Abrego Garcia. v. Noem et al
Anna Bower reported from the conference, where Xinis barred the government from removing the defendant until briefing is complete. -
Federal Judge Rules Habba Lacks Legal Authority as U.S. Attorney
The decision concluded that Alina Habba, New Jersey’s acting U.S. attorney, had been serving without lawful authority since July 1. -
The Situation: Then the Law Is an Ass
A municipal law the D.C. Council should consider amending -
District of Columbia v. Trump: A Hearing Diary
A play-by-play of the temporary restraining order hearing in D.C.'s suit challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to take control of the Metropolitan Police Department


