Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing.
“Trump’s first judicial nominee Hermandorfer moves ahead to final confirmation vote in Senate; The president’s pick to fill a Sixth Circuit vacancy is headed to a final ballot as the first judicial nominee in years not to have been formally vetted by the American Bar Association”: Benjamin S. Weis of Courthouse News Service has this report.
Pursuing The Pro Bono Story: A Conversation With Alicia Aiken
This Pro Bono Week, get inspired to give back with PLI’s Pursuing Justice: The Pro Bono Files, a one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Alicia Aiken.
“Firings without explanation create culture of fear at Justice Dept., FBI; Widespread, abrupt terminations have left Justice Department and FBI employees wondering if they will be next, people familiar with the matter say”: Perry Stein of The Washington Post has this report.
“Justice Dept. Promised to Prosecute Abrego Garcia. Now It’s Not So Clear. In the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the administration appears primarily concerned with ensuring that a man it has described as a ‘dangerous illegal alien’ never walks free on U.S. soil.” Alan Feuer and Minho Kim of The New York Times have this news analysis.
“Why a Devoted Justice Department Lawyer Became a Whistle-Blower; In the first Trump Administration, ‘they didn’t say “Fuck you” to the courts,’ Erez Reuveni said”: Ruth Marcus has this essay online at The New Yorker.
“‘A Period Of Great Constitutional Danger’: Pam Karlan; A longtime Stanford Law professor and seasoned Supreme Court advocate, Professor Karlan has strong views on the current constitutional moment.” David Lat has posted online this new installment of his “Original Jurisdiction” podcast.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
“Far-right lecturer asks Third Circuit to restore retaliation claims over suspension; The New Jersey Institute of Technology suspended philosophy professor Jason Jorjani after articles surfaced of him making favorable comments about Adolf Hitler and eugenics”: Jackson Healy of Courthouse News Service has this report.