Deadline: Legal Blog

Shadow docket exposure, Trump as SCOTUS analyst and the final hearings to come

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter highlights a stunning report as well as the president’s losing expectation as the high court enters the last stretch of this term.

Jordan Rubin

Is there a double standard with Justices Sotomayor and Thomas?

“Deadline: White House” legal analyst Jordan Rubin answers your questions about the Supreme Court, Trump administration lawsuits and other issues.

Jordan Rubin

New book sheds more light on Justice Alito’s refusal to recuse himself in a Jan. 6 case

Alito reportedly gave up authorship of an important opinion, but he refused to step aside from the case entirely.

Jordan Rubin

Laura Loomer loses defamation suit against Bill Maher and HBO over Trump relationship joke

Loomer claimed Maher “falsely and maliciously” accused her of having “committed adultery” with the president.

Jordan Rubin

What President Trump gets wrong, and probably right, in his latest Supreme Court rant

Trump makes a likely correct prediction that he will lose the birthright citizenship case.

Jordan Rubin

Patel loses defamation case against ex-MSNBC analyst that he cited in his new Atlantic suit

The case involved a statement that Patel had “been visible at nightclubs far more than he has been on the seventh floor of the Hoover building.”

Jordan Rubin

Ex-Capitol Police officer files defamation suit against right-wing media outlet

Shauni Kerkhoff said she filed suit “to correct the record, hold Defendants accountable, and reclaim her life.”

Jordan Rubin

Blanche and Patel announce criminal charges against Southern Poverty Law Center

FBI Director Kash Patel previously said the bureau was severing ties with the civil rights group.

Jordan Rubin