Federal Circuit Judges Question Trump's Discovery of Vast Tariff Powers The president is claiming "unbounded authority" to impose import taxes based on a law that does not mention them. Reason · Aug 6, 2025
A long-running anti-DEI lawsuit could have high stakes for corporate diversity A reverse-discrimination suit against B2B company Hello Alice has become a proving ground in the legal battle over diversity-oriented corporate programs. Fortune · Aug 5, 2025
Appeals court hears tariff challenge - Roll Call A federal appeals court panel grilled the Justice Department attorney and challengers over the legality of President Trump's tariffs. Roll Call · Jul 31, 2025
Federal Circuit Appellate Brief Filed in Our Tariff Case Our brief explains why the Federal Circuit should uphold the Court of International Trade decision striking down Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Reason · Jul 8, 2025
Michael McConnell and Neal Katyal Join Our Tariff Litigation Team They are prominent legal scholars and Supreme Court litigators from opposite sides of the political spectrum. Reason · Jun 25, 2025
Comparing The Dates of Tom Goldstein's SCOTUS Oral Arguments And The Dates In His Indictment According to the government, Goldstein was very busy before and after his arguments at the Court. Reason · Jan 17, 2025
Trump's Campaign Promise to End Birthright Citizenship is Impossible to Fulfill, Legal Expert Says: 'He Will Lose' "Last I checked the President can't override the Constitution," said former acting solicitor general Neal Katyal Latin Times · Nov 11, 2024
Pildes on the Election's Guardrails Rick Pildes offers cautionary notes about specualtive fear-mongering about the administration of the 2024 election. Reason · Oct 20, 2024
A top affirmative action lawyer said that some companies are caving to DEI criticism because ‘they’re wimps’ Neal Katyal said that many fears over legal retribution are unwarranted. Fortune · Oct 10, 2024
Smith appeal could lead to Cannon ouster "There are some things in the law that are open to debate," commented attorney Neal Katyal. "This one is not" Salon · Aug 27, 2024
Prof: Trump tempting bigger punishment "She may not hesitate to sue him again and have another jury impose an even larger punitive damage award" Salon · Mar 11, 2024
Smith uses Trump arguments "against him" Smith says Trump criminal case is the "last place to recognize a novel form of absolute immunity" Salon · Feb 15, 2024
Experts: Even SCOTUS libs may back Trump Liberal justices not pushing back on arguments “suggests the cake is already baked,” law professor says Salon · Feb 8, 2024
"Freakout stage" over Trump ruling delay Legal observers are flummoxed over the delay in D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals immunity ruling Salon · Feb 5, 2024
Salon · Dec 20, 2023 Experts praise Trump Colo. ballot ruling "Strict textualist" Trump "has been hoisted on his own petard," says ex-acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal
Salon · Dec 19, 2023 Meadows ruling a "bad signal for Trump" "You could almost just global search and replace Meadows for Trump" in the ruling, says CNN legal analyst
Salon · Dec 18, 2023 Experts: Even bankruptcy can't save Rudy "I’m not even sure that Rudy Giuliani can afford to pay for Four Seasons landscaping right now," attorney says
Salon · Nov 21, 2023 Experts torch Trump lawyer's performance “Trump's lawyer sounded like an anarchist First Amendment freak," says ex-acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal
Salon · Nov 20, 2023 Trump lawyer botches gag order arguments The three-judge panel appeared likely to uphold but limit Judge Chutkan's gag order on the former president
Salon · Nov 20, 2023 Colo. ruling: "Worst decision" for Trump Trump bragged about his Colorado court win but longtime appeals lawyer warns he faces "extreme headwinds"
Salon · Nov 15, 2023 Fulton schedule could give Trump an out "These delays are unconscionable and wrong," says Neal Katyal
Salon · Oct 19, 2023 Powell's plea: Trump "should be nervous" "For Powell to join and to commit to testifying truthfully, is devastating for Trump," attorney warns
Salon · Oct 17, 2023 Trump "willing to go to jail" over gag Trump is furious with D.C. judge — but ex-DOJ official predicts his appeal is "going nowhere"
Salon · Oct 4, 2023 Trump rages online after gag order "It's kind of like failing kindergarten," former DOJ official says
The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023 Yes, it’s OK to laugh at wealthy Burning Man attendees mired in muck Maybe it feels satisfying to see the US elite in discomfort because we’re so unlikely to see them face accountability in normal life