Carrie Johnson

2 weeks ago | kosu.org | Carrie Johnson

Congressional Democrats introduced a bill Thursday that would shift control of the U.S. Marshals Service from the executive branch to the federal judiciary, in an effort to insulate the agency from political interference and guarantee that judges receive strong security protections. The move comes as President Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and other top government officials this year rain down criticism on judges that are ruling against the administration in scores of court challenges.

3 weeks ago | npr.org | Carrie Johnson

D.C. Bar Association election gets outsized attention as lawyers face Trump attacks Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/g-s1-65883/nx-s1-5451835-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Attendees hold inverted U.S. flags, a sign of distress, during a rally organized by the Bar Association of San Francisco in support of attorneys and law firms targeted by President Donald Trump on May 1.

1 month ago | npr.org | Carrie Johnson

New law firm forming to represent people targeted by Trump Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5383195/nx-s1-5445292-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Abbe Lowell, who represented Hunter Biden, makes a statement in September 2024 in Los Angeles. Eric Thayer/AP hide caption toggle caption Eric Thayer/AP Over nearly 40 years of legal practice, Abbe Lowell has seen a lot.

1 month ago | npr.org | Carrie Johnson

Rep. Hank Johnson speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in 2023. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call Inc. via Getty Images A top lawmaker is introducing legislation that aims to increase accountability for federal judges accused of misconduct and abuse. The new bill from Rep.

2 months ago | npr.org | Carrie Johnson

President Trump gestures while speaking at the Justice Department on March 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Most days this year, in courtrooms all over the country, the Justice Department has been busy defending President Trump's executive actions. But in many of those cases, the government's own lawyers have been struggling to answer questions and having to correct the record.