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Here’s the highlight reel of last week’s posts and events. Grab a cup of coffee and get ready to catch up on anything you may have missed.
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The Week Ahead: We prepped for a week full of legal proceedings and political developments. A hearing in the case of Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores was canceled, but there were plenty of other developments to watch: the Illinois primaries; the dispute between DOJ and Fulton County, Georgia over voting records; DOJ’s attempt to prevent state bar associations from investigating federal prosecutors; and the SAVE Act and shifting stances on the filibuster in the Senate.
Fulton County Update: Mediation in the Fulton County voting records case failed, meaning DOJ refused to return the records to the county. Judge J.P. Boulee fast-tracked a hearing to determine if DOJ’s refusal is “arbitrary and capricious”—read here for the full explainer and why this case is a critical test of government authority.
The Bluebird of Happiness: Bluebirds in the snow, and a book you won’t want to miss.
A Subtle Win for the First Amendment: Sometimes we get a chance to look into context and an in-depth explanation of good news. This Tuesday, it came out of the federal courts, where the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals delivered a win for the First Amendment in Donald Trump’s $475 lawsuit against CNN over its use of the phrase “the Big Lie.”
We Have Not Forgotten About the Epstein Files: Despite Trump’s war in Iran, the Epstein Files are not going away. After a settlement was reached between Bank of America and Epstein survivors, attention is shifting to the “exploding” financial ties between Jeffrey Epstein and billionaire Leon Black. Senator Ron Wyden and investigative reporters are “following the money” and suggest that these legal developments are uncovering how major financial institutions and wealthy individuals allegedly enabled trafficking.
Fulton County Files Its Brief: The critical battle over voting records in Fulton County is intensifying with the latest filing by the county. DOJ’s Motion to quash, Tuohy Regulations, the testimony of an FBI agent, and why it all matters—all explained here.
Five Questions with E. Jean Carroll: The one and only E. Jean answering my Five Questions in the way that only she can!
Decency Died Along With Bob Mueller: Former Marine, U.S.Attorney, FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller passed away Friday evening. His death is an enormous loss for our country.
These are complicated legal times, and it’s easy for the truth to get lost in the chaos. Civil Discourse doesn’t just track today’s headlines—it connects them to the legal and political history that explains why they matter. We won’t forget what’s at stake, or let Trump and his allies rewrite the past. You can subscribe to Civil Discourse for free and get clear analysis that helps you see the whole picture, delivered straight to your inbox. If you’re in a position to, your paid subscription helps me devote the time and resources it takes to write the newsletter. That means everyone has access to information they can share with friends and family—a constructive act we can all participate in right now, helping more Americans understand how critical this moment is.
We’re in this together,
Joyce
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