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To punish Trump for bypassing Senate, defense attorneys asked judge to toss criminal cases: "The admin cares not one bit about judicial criticism or court orders. But it is reasonable to believe the administration might care about dismissed indictments."
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
Lawyers want to send Trump a message in New Jersey: free accused criminals
“Cases have to start being dismissed,” a defense attorney told a federal judge last week.
www.politico.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:12 PM
To punish Trump for bypassing Senate, defense attorneys asked judge to toss criminal cases: "The admin cares not one bit about judicial criticism or court orders. But it is reasonable to believe the administration might care about dismissed indictments."
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
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BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: We won! 3rd Circuit affirms illegality of Habba appointment
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
We @democracydefendersfund.org are honored to work on this case with the wonderful folks at Lowell & Associates, Gerald Krovatin & many others 👇
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In the past few weeks, the Justice Department has tried—and failed—on at least six occasions to secure grand jury felony indictments. Aaron S.J. Zelinsky and David Reiser explain why these no true bills are so striking and the role of grand juries in combatting government overreach.
The Grand Jury Strikes Back
In rejecting indictments that overcharge, grand juries are returning to their constitutional mission of preventing government overreach.
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September 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
In the past few weeks, the Justice Department has tried—and failed—on at least six occasions to secure grand jury felony indictments. Aaron S.J. Zelinsky and David Reiser explain why these no true bills are so striking and the role of grand juries in combatting government overreach.
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NEW: A criminal defendant filed the first of what coudl be many challenges to the authority of Acting U.S. attorney Alina Habba.
The matter has been sent to a district judge in PA because all the NJ judges are conflicted out.
w/ @ryrivard @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
The matter has been sent to a district judge in PA because all the NJ judges are conflicted out.
w/ @ryrivard @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
July 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
NEW: A criminal defendant filed the first of what coudl be many challenges to the authority of Acting U.S. attorney Alina Habba.
The matter has been sent to a district judge in PA because all the NJ judges are conflicted out.
w/ @ryrivard @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
The matter has been sent to a district judge in PA because all the NJ judges are conflicted out.
w/ @ryrivard @joshgerstein
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
BREAKING: Top Court Limits Sentencing Factors For Release Violations www.law360.com/whitecollar/...
BREAKING: Top Court Limits Sentencing Factors For Release Violations - Law360
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday restricted what factors district judges may consider when sentencing defendants for violating the terms of supervised release, vacating the Sixth Circuit's findings th...
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June 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
BREAKING: Top Court Limits Sentencing Factors For Release Violations www.law360.com/whitecollar/...
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The Supreme Court also took up this very interesting Fourth Amendment case asking when cops can enter a home without a warrant based on their belief that an emergency is taking place. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
June 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The Supreme Court also took up this very interesting Fourth Amendment case asking when cops can enter a home without a warrant based on their belief that an emergency is taking place. www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24...
Marshals’ Data Shows Spike in Threats Against Federal Judges www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Marshals’ Data Shows Spike in Threats Against Federal Judges
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May 28, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Marshals’ Data Shows Spike in Threats Against Federal Judges www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
With ACDL-NJ as amicus, NJ Supreme Court unanimously holds defendant in DV restraining order hearing may invoke Fifth Amendment privilege without a resulting adverse inference. www.njcourts.gov/system/files...
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May 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
With ACDL-NJ as amicus, NJ Supreme Court unanimously holds defendant in DV restraining order hearing may invoke Fifth Amendment privilege without a resulting adverse inference. www.njcourts.gov/system/files...
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The Supreme Court takes up one new case for next term, a messy dispute over the scope of the First Step Act. I am cautiously optimistic that the court will read the statute broadly here. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
May 27, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The Supreme Court takes up one new case for next term, a messy dispute over the scope of the First Step Act. I am cautiously optimistic that the court will read the statute broadly here. www.supremecourt.gov/orders/court...
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The court holds: A defendant who induces a victim to enter into a transaction under materially false pretenses may be convicted of federal fraud even if the defendant did not seek to cause the victim economic loss.
May 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The court holds: A defendant who induces a victim to enter into a transaction under materially false pretenses may be convicted of federal fraud even if the defendant did not seek to cause the victim economic loss.
New DOJ enforcement priorities memo: "Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime" www.justice.gov/criminal/med...
May 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
New DOJ enforcement priorities memo: "Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime" www.justice.gov/criminal/med...
The ACDL-NJ stands with fellow lawyers and legal associations in condemning the 3/21/25 Presidential Memo directing punitive actions against lawyers for engaging in litigation that challenges the federal government. Please see our full statement at acdlnj.org
March 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The ACDL-NJ stands with fellow lawyers and legal associations in condemning the 3/21/25 Presidential Memo directing punitive actions against lawyers for engaging in litigation that challenges the federal government. Please see our full statement at acdlnj.org
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NEW: We joined more than 20 other civil rights organizations condemning President Trump’s memo directing the DOJ to target lawyers and law firms that pursue litigation the Trump administration deems “frivolous” or “unreasonable.”
March 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
NEW: We joined more than 20 other civil rights organizations condemning President Trump’s memo directing the DOJ to target lawyers and law firms that pursue litigation the Trump administration deems “frivolous” or “unreasonable.”
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Our first post is a big one...Statement from Keker, Van Nest & Peters on Trump’s Latest Executive Order “Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court.”
March 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Our first post is a big one...Statement from Keker, Van Nest & Peters on Trump’s Latest Executive Order “Preventing Abuses of the Legal System and the Federal Court.”
The ACDL-NJ reaffirms it commitment to defending the rule of law and ensuring that our judiciary remains free from undue influence. Please see our full statement on judicial independence and the rule of law at www.acdlnj.org
#ACDL #JudicialIndependnce #ACDLNJ
#ACDL #JudicialIndependnce #ACDLNJ
March 18, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The ACDL-NJ reaffirms it commitment to defending the rule of law and ensuring that our judiciary remains free from undue influence. Please see our full statement on judicial independence and the rule of law at www.acdlnj.org
#ACDL #JudicialIndependnce #ACDLNJ
#ACDL #JudicialIndependnce #ACDLNJ
This past Saturday, the ACDL-NJ held its annual Super Saturday Seminar, an informative, defense focused event. Special thanks to our panelists, including many federal district court judges, representatives from the Innocence Project, the Federal Public Defenders Office, and more!
November 19, 2024 at 2:00 AM
This past Saturday, the ACDL-NJ held its annual Super Saturday Seminar, an informative, defense focused event. Special thanks to our panelists, including many federal district court judges, representatives from the Innocence Project, the Federal Public Defenders Office, and more!