Carrie Johnson
Stories
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Federal judge drops corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams
Adams was scheduled to go on trial in April until new leadership at the Justice Department under the Trump administration ordered prosecutors in New York in February to drop the case, sparking a public outcry and resignations of prosecutors.
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Administration lawyers make missteps in defending Trump's orders
The Justice Department lawyers defending the president's executive orders are struggling to answer questions and correct the record in front of judges.
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Two major law firms fight back against Trump orders seen as retribution
Two major law firms are suing the Trump administration. They're asking a judge to block executive orders that punish them because of their clients and the lawyers that they hired.
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Two major law firms sue Trump administration over executive orders targeting them
Jenner and Block and WilmerHale are suing President Trump over executive orders targeting the firms for their clients and work, saying they undermine the overall legal system.
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Trump threatens judge pressing DOJ for answers over El Salvador deportations
The chief judge of the federal district court in Washington, D.C., is facing calls for impeachment after blocking one of President Trump's immigration plans.
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Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda
Judges who are ruling against the Trump administration are facing online threats and calls for impeachment.
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Trump is trying to remake the presidency. Here's why
The Trump administration has shuttered, fired or targeted for resignation individuals, offices and agencies that could serve as a check on President Trump. Supporters say that is exactly the point.
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NPR investigation finds a widespread culture of abuse in federal court system
An NPR investigation finds problems with the federal court system and a deep culture of fear about reporting judges for abusive behavior and sexual harassment.
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Trump agencies drop dozens of Biden-era cases against crypto, other companies
A Public Citizen report obtained exclusively by NPR shows the new administration has halted or tried to dismiss cases or investigations against at least 89 companies in the last month.
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NPR probe shows lack of accountability around harassment and bullying by federal judges
In the federal court system, law clerks find little recourse for bullying and abuse from federal judges, according to a new NPR Investigation.
