DOJ lawyers are supposed to investigate crimes, not people. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/25/u...

I predict no indictment for Comey. Besides other problems (selective prosecution, staleness), the known evidence of a lie is “conflicting” testimony by McCabe. But it does not actually conflict. Comey said Comey did not leak. McCabe said Comey told McCabe to leak. Not evidence of false statement.

Ed Martin’s intimidation tactics against FBI agent who responded to Sandy Hook is too much even for Todd Blanche. edition.cnn.com/2025/09/24/p...

If Comey is charged, keep this mind. 👇 Seems like charging Comey is more about retribution than justice.

Reports say James Comey is facing indictment threat. I’ll discuss on @MorningJoe at 6 am ET on @MSNBC. www.msnbc.com/msnbc/news/f...

Court dismissed Trump’s defamation complaint against New York Times. Now Wall Street Journal seeks the same. I’ll discuss with Lawrence O’Donnell at 10:45 pm ET on @MSNBC.

Trump‘s designation of antifa as a terrorist organization is a cynical and lawless stunt. My thoughts in Stay Tuned Substack.  open.substack.com/pub/staytune...

Surely, White House lawyers know there is no legal authority to designate antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. And who has standing to challenge it?  Lawless, cynical PR stunt.  www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...

Ethical prosecutors act without fear or favor. Or on orders from the White House. My thoughts in @Bloomberg. www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Trump Administration is erasing history and data it doesn’t like in our national parks. www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

We’re not going to blow this, @Tigers, are we? 

Took the D2A2 bus to Detroit for the @Tiger game last night. The ride was great. The game, not so much. 🚌😁⚾️😭 d2a2.com

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed the Jimmy Kimmel suspension and other attacks on free speech, charges in the Kirk murder, and Maurene Comey’s lawsuit for wrongful discharge from DOJ. You can listen here. www.politicon.com/podcasts/thr...

Just ordered my copy of Five Bullets by @ElliotCWilliams. I teach the case of subway vigilante Bernhard Goetz in my criminal law class, and look forward to reading the inside story. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768052...

Resignation of Trump’s interim US Attorney in EDVA amid pressure to charge Letitia James is reminiscent of US Attorney firing scandal in GW Bush Admin. Back then, people cared about DOJ independence. www.cnn.com/2025/09/19/p...

Patel has given a master class in how NOT to lead an investigation with announcement of suspect later released and public disclosure of evidence. www.npr.org/2025/09/16/g...

Murder of Kirk was a terrible crime, but we’ve seen no evidence that shooter was part of any “network” organized by “the left.” Alarming to see Trump Admin exploit a tragedy to divide and conquer Americans. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/u...

The rule of law wins again as appeals court rejects Trump’s efforts to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook. Grateful for her courage to endure this battle. www.wsj.com/economy/cent...

Great to see Maurene Comey challenge her firing as a federal prosecutor without cause. We will see whether the Merit Systems Protection system still works. Grateful for her courage. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/n...

Great resource posted today by @Just_Security regarding DOJ‘s conduct in litigation during the second Trump administration.  www.justsecurity.org/120547/presu...

Trump is asking appeals court to remove Lisa Cook before Tuesday’s Fed meeting, despite lower court order finding no cause for her removal. I’ll discuss at 8:25 am ET on @MSNBC. www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/09/...

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed the investigative response to the Charlie Kirk murder, SCOTUS’s green light on racial profiling, and other cases in the news this week. You can listen here.  www.politicon.com/podcasts/we-...

We hear about the great culture of the Detroit @Tigers. Looks like that stops at the clubhouse. Good to see the front office clean house of sexual predators and misogynists, but what took so long?  www.nytimes.com/athletic/661...

Political violence is never acceptable. I disagree with Charlie Kirk on just about everything, but in America, he has the right to speak his mind. Heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

Hello, West Michigan! Please join me for a conversation about my book, “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America,” Wed, 9/10 at 6:30 pm at Schuler Books in Grand Rapids. More here: www.schulerbooks.com/event/attack...

Thanks to everyone who came out to listen to Jake Sheridan, Bill Adair, and me discuss disinformation at the Printers’ Row Lit Fest today. Chicago has many wonderful informed and engaged people!

Greetings from Printers’ Row Lit Fest in Chicago. Please join me at 4 PM CT today, when I will be discussing my book, “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.”

I spoke with Bill Muck of WCPT about Trump’s attacks on the rule of law. We talked in advance of my appearance today at 4 pm at the Printer’s Row Lit Fest in Chicago. You can listen here: omny.fm/shows/joan-e...

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed court victories for democracy and the rule of law, mortgage fraud, and Texas bill to ban abortion pills by mail. You can listen here. www.politicon.com/podcasts/the...

Looking forward to Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago on Saturday. I’ll be discussing my book, “Attack from Within: How Disinformation is Sabotaging America.” Please join us. More here: printersrowlitfest.org

Courts are coming through. www.wsj.com/us-news/educ...

Me the millisecond September hits 🍂🎃🍂 #blender #lowpoly #oc

Happy Labor Day to the union workers who built America’s middle class.

Trump Administration is hollowing out DOJ expertise. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed the firing of Fed Governor Cook, the grand jury’s refusal to indict the sandwich thrower, and Trump’s flag burning order. You can listen here. www.politicon.com/podcasts/nul...

In new episode of #SistersInLaw, we discussed the firing of Fed Governor Cook, the grand jury’s refusal to indict the sandwich thrower, and Trump’s flag burning order. You can listen here. www.politicon.com/podcasts/eve...

I’ve never applauded jury nullification. Until now. Free DC.

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Join us in a few minutes! your favorite former U.S. Atty from the Eastern District of MI, author, and MSNBC Legal Analyst @barbmcquade.bsky.social joins Bobby Jones on a new episode of Anchor Watch to examine the unconstitutional federal takeover of American cities. open.substack.com/live-stream/...

Trump’s flag-burning crime is another effort to bait the left into defending an unpopular right. Even Scalia said it was protected by the First Amendment. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

If DOJ has evidence of criminal conduct by Kilmar Abrego Garcia, why are they deporting him without a trial? www.wsj.com/us-news/law/...

Happy first day of school, @UMichLaw students. Can’t wait to get started! Our nation needs fearless lawyers of integrity now more than ever!

If DOJ has a strong criminal case against Abrego Garcia, they should welcome the chance to prove his guilt at trial. This offer of guilty plea or Uganda is coercive. www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...

We always said the Department of Justice was the only cabinet agency named for a virtue. Revenge is just the opposite.

New episode of #SistersInLaw is here. We discussed Bolton search, gerrymandering arms race, and appeals court decision upholding Trump’s liability for civil fraud. You can listen here. www.politicon.com/podcasts/eve...

National guardsman in DC will now carry weapons. What could possibly go wrong? www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/u...

The purge continues. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/22/u...

I get the same impression, Harry. No legitimate law enforcement purpose for this interview or Maxwell’s movement to a more open facility.

Organizing my thoughts for a new book. Trump’s second term tactics are coming into focus. My focus is solutions.

Trump’s efforts to circumvent Senate confirmation for US Attorneys blows up and puts prosecutions at risk.