Tag: Department of Justice

AG Sessions, Immigration Advocates Agree On Judges

Politico is among the media outlets noting that, “… for all their opposition to the Trump administration’s immigration agenda,” immigration advocates are welcoming at least one part of the agenda: hiring more immigration judges. In a well-reported story,… Read More

Obama’s ‘Rocket Docket’ Policy Comes Under Scrutiny

The so-called “rocket docket” policy of the Obama administration is coming under fire for lack of judicial training and for allowing non-judges to determine which cases get priority, according to four attorneys’ groups. The Courthouse News is reporting… Read More

Health Care Funds Enough To Warrant Trust-Fund Lawsuit?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce-backed Newsline website has published a deep-dive (well, “deeper” anyway) into the mushrooming state attorney generals investigation into asbestos trust funds, including speculation that U.S. Justice Department attention would be a “whole new ballgame.”… Read More

ACLU Files Lawsuit to Require Border Kids Be Granted Legal Counsel

The New York Times recently reported that the ACLU has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of unaccompanied children seeking refuge in the U.S. – Border Kids – asserting their right to legal counsel. In addition to… Read More