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VoicesLitman: Trump’s election ended Jack Smith’s tenure. But he still has one more important job to do
The special counsel should provide a full public record of his prosecutions, particularly the classified documents case disrupted by Judge Aileen Cannon.
The Florida congressman lacks the character, record or ability to lead the Justice Department, confirming the president-elect’s intent to dismantle the rule of law.
VoicesLitman: Will Trump launch a reign of terror against his list of enemies? There’s little to stop him
The Justice Department has been largely separated from White House influence since Watergate. The president-elect has made it clear that it won’t be anymore.
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Litman: Does freedom itself depend on the outcome of this election? Donald Trump’s probably does
If Kamala Harris wins, the former president faces sentencing in New York, more trials and likely incarceration. But he can make most of it go away with a victory.
The billionaire and Donald Trump backer gave away millions to induce registrations in swing states. But violations of election law are often hard to address.
VoicesLitman: Mike Pence’s story is crucial to the Jan. 6 case against Trump. Can Jack Smith still use it?
The former vice president’s story is crucial to the federal case. Prosecutors argue that it should survive the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling for several reasons.
VoicesLitman: Donald Trump is waging one last battle to bottle up the Jan. 6 case until election day
The former president’s lawyers are trying to prevent disclosure of special counsel Jack Smith’s extensive court filing detailing the election interference case.
VoicesLitman: Will Trump ever be tried for Jan. 6? Here’s the answer that emerged from the latest hearing
A hearing before Judge Tanya Chutkan suggested much depends on whether the Supreme Court allows evidence of the former president’s interactions with Mike Pence.
The vice president and longtime California prosecutor had a carefully institutionalist answer to Democrats chanting for her opponent’s incarceration.
VoicesLitman: What kind of prosecutor was Kamala Harris? The answer could be pivotal to her campaign
The Democratic National Convention and Trump fought to define the vice president’s background as California attorney general and San Francisco district attorney.
