YOU WONT BELIEVE: Boasberg - You Need To See This

Fact-Finding At The Grammys

What is the sound of one Justice clapping?

Reason · Feb 6

What Is The Burden Of Proof In Judicial-Council Factfinding?

The 6th Circuit has followed the clear and convincing evidence standard since at least 1993, but the actual rule is silent on this issue.

Reason · Feb 5

The Upshot Of The Wynn and Boasberg Complaints: The Code of Conduct Cannot Be Used To Obtain Discovery

The federal judiciary will make no inquiries about whether a judge may have violated the Code of Conduct. The whole burden of proof rests entirely on the complainant.

Reason · Feb 5

"When the Supreme Court Spoke With One Voice" But Was Ignored By Everyone

Cooper v. Aaron is not a model the Roberts Court should try to emulate.

Reason · Apr 24, 2025

Justice Alito Dissents: "Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation to follow the law."

Justice Alito also questions whether the Court even had jurisdiction to act.

Reason · Apr 20, 2025

Process Formalism In Texas But Not At SCOTUS

Kudos to Judge Ramirez who understands how the rules of civil and appellate procedure operate.

Reason · Apr 20, 2025

D.C. Circuit Stays Judge Boasberg's Criminal Contempt Proceedings

A panel of the D.C. Circuit is encouraging Judge Boasberg to adopt a more deliberate approach.

Reason · Apr 19, 2025

The Major Separation of Powers Problems with J.E.B. v. Trump

Judge Boasberg is about to unleash a truly independent counsel on the Trump Administration, and the President himself, subject to none of the strictures that Alexia Morrison faced.

Reason · Apr 18, 2025

Kilmar Abrego Garcia: What happens next?

NYU law professor Adam B. Cox spoke to Salon about the Trump administration's refusal to correct a mistake

Salon · Apr 17, 2025

The Special Counsel Is Dead. Long Live The Special Counsel.

Judge Boasberg will likely anoint a special prosecutor to investigate the Trump Administration, bring us back to Muellergate.

Reason · Apr 16, 2025