Carrie Johnson

Washington, D.C.

Justice Correspondent at NPR

Carrie Johnson covers the Justice Department for NPR. Nieman Class of 2020. Loud laugher, dog spoiler, prosecco fan. Email to [email protected]

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Legal veteran starts new firm to defend targets of Trump actions

2 weeks 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.
Judges would be accountable for abuse even if they retired or resigned, under new bill

2 weeks 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.
Justice Department lawyers struggle to defend mountain of Trump executive orders

1 month 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.
Two major law firms fight back against Trump orders seen as retribution

1 month ago | wvik.org | Carrie Johnson

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.
Two major law firms fight back against Trump orders seen as retribution

1 month ago | npr.org | Carrie Johnson

Big Law Starts to Fight Back Download Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5343616/nx-s1-5406144-1" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> 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. Sponsor Message
Two major law firms sue Trump administration over executive orders targeting them

1 month ago | klcc.org | Carrie Johnson

Two major law firms are taking the Trump administration to court on Friday, seeking to block executive orders that the firms saytarget themfor zealous representation of clients and their hearty pro bono work. The lawsuit by the Jenner & Block firm, filed in federal district court in Washington, D.C., alleges violations of the First Amendment guarantees to free speech and free association.
Two major law firms fight back against Trump orders seen as retribution

1 month ago | wfdd.org | Carrie Johnson |Martin Kaste |Scott Horsley

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4 things to know about Judge Boasberg as he battles Trump over deportation flights

1 month ago | wvasfm.org | Carrie Johnson

Judge James "Jeb" Boasberg's time leading the federal trial court in Washington, D.C., had already proved memorable before last weekend. But his role overseeing a new case that challenges the deportation of hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvadorhas cast an even brighter light on the longtime judge and his work. Boasberg has demanded answers from the Justice Department about whether it followed his orders, and if not, why.
Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda

2 months ago | ksut.org | Carrie Johnson

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Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agenda

2 months ago | npr.org | Carrie Johnson

Judges threatened with impeachment, bombs for ruling against Trump agendaJudges who are ruling against the Trump administration are facing online threats and calls for impeachment.