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.
“‘Slaughter’-ing Humphrey’s Executor; The Supreme Court will decide whether to overturn long-standing precedent that protects independent agencies in Trump v. Slaughter“: Nick Bednar has this post at the “Lawfare” blog.
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.
“I resigned from the military because of Trump; I could not swear to follow a commander in chief who seems so willing to disregard the Constitution”: Doug Krugman has this essay online at The Washington Post.
“Trump Names More Foes He Wants Prosecuted as Bondi and Patel Look On; Top officials, unwilling to fight for the independence of their institutions, watched on Wednesday as President Trump continued his pursuit of controlling law enforcement”: Glenn Thrush of The New York Times has this news analysis.
“SCOTUSblog’s Goldstein Must Face Charges in Tax Fraud Case”: Mallory Culhane of Bloomberg Law has this report on an opinion that the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued Tuesday.
“Judicial Supremacy and American Democracy”: Jonathan F. Mitchell recently had this post at the Democracy Project of NYU Law.
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.
“Trump Says He Might Attend Supreme Court Hearing on Tariffs”: Lauren Dezenski and Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News have this report.