Carrie Johnson
Stories
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New law firm forming to represent people targeted by Trump
With nearly 40 years of legal practice, lawyer Abbe Lowell has represented many powerful people. Now he's starting a new law firm to represent those who have drawn the ire of President Trump.
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Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill
A new bill from a top Democrat seeks to close a loophole that federal judges have used to collect pension benefits despite facing credible accusations of wrongdoing by employees.
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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.
