By Scott Merrill In an extraordinary move, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), under President Donald Trump, sued all 15 District of Maryland judges this summer over a procedural order in immigration cases. Though quickly dismissed, the lawsuit is already seen as a major episode in the history of judicial independence and separation of powers. … Read more
By Scott Merrill Editor’s note: Names and identifying details of attorneys quoted in this story have been withheld to protect confidentiality. On the surface, attorneys appear to be experts in control. They master rules, endure the rigors of law school, hold tight to deadlines, and stake their reputations on precision. But beneath that polished exterior, … Read more
By Scott Merrill In a week marked by extraordinary legal clashes, the Trump administration launched an unprecedented lawsuit against 15 federal judges in Maryland on June 24, while the US Supreme Court handed the administration a partial victory in its effort to end birthright citizenship three days later. Together, the developments represent a dramatic escalation … Read more
By Scott Merrill In a striking policy reversal, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced April 25 that it will no longer seek the removal of international students whose F-1 visa statuses were terminated without cause, affecting thousands of students nationwide and offering temporary relief to dozens in New Hampshire. The reversal comes amid mounting … Read more
By Scott Merrill New Hampshire’s Fairness in Women’s Sports Act (HB 1205) feels anything but fair for Iris Turmelle, 14, and Parker Tirrell, 15. The two transgender high school girls filed a lawsuit in August against state officials to stop the enforcement of the law which would prevent them from participating on their high school’s … Read more