Five Questions with California Attorney General Rob Bonta
In a recent Substack Live interview, California Attorney General Rob Bonta broke down the tangled Live Nation‑Ticketmaster antitrust lawsuit and explained why the Justice Department withdrew from a bipartisan state coalition seeking to dismantle the ticketing monopoly. He emphasized that state leaders must step in as federal enforcement falters, linking the case to broader consumer‑protection concerns. Bonta also shared his personal journey as the first Filipino‑American to hold the California AG post, highlighting his immigrant roots and Yale education. The conversation touched on his positions regarding gerrymandering, mifepristone access, and the need for robust state action.
Janai Nelson, The Lawyer Who Argued The Callais Gerrymandering Case
Janai Nelson, President and Director‑Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, recently appeared on Joyce Vance’s Insider podcast to discuss her historic Supreme Court argument in Louisiana v. Callais. The case challenges Louisiana’s congressional redistricting on racial gerrymandering grounds and...
Five Questions with Katie Phang
Journalist Katie Phang has filed a lawsuit against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, alleging that the Justice Department’s failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act hampers her ability to report. The suit claims the DOJ’s non‑compliance violates her...
Law Day
Joyce Vance’s post revives Law Day—a May 1 holiday created in 1958 by President Eisenhower to honor the rule of law. She highlights how the American Bar Association and state bars use the day for lawyers to deliver civics lessons, but...
The Threat Against Naturalized Citizens
The Justice Department has flagged 384 naturalized citizens for possible revocation of their U.S. citizenship, citing alleged crimes or fraud. Unusually, the cases are being sent to criminal prosecutors rather than the usual immigration litigation office, raising procedural concerns. This...
Kash’s Complaint
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick, alleging the outlet portrayed him as a drunken, security‑risk director. The complaint lists 17 specific accusations—from intoxication at Washington clubs to alleged interference with...
Justice According To Trump
The Justice Department has filed a motion to vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and Proud Boys co‑founder Ethan Nordean, seeking to dismiss the cases before the defendants file opening briefs. The request follows President...
Five Questions with Independent Journalist Scott MacFarlane
After decades at major news organizations, Scott MacFarlane quit to become an independent journalist. He now hosts “Scott MacFarlane Reports,” delivering daily breaking news on YouTube and Substack, and serves as chief Washington correspondent for the MeidasTouch Network. The venture...
Substack Live with Harry Litman
Joyce Vance announced a Substack Live event featuring former DOJ official Harry Litman, scheduled for Thursday at 9 pm ET. Litman, who served as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania during the Clinton era, will discuss the day’s most...
Five Questions with Skye Perryman, the CEO of Democracy Forward
Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, leads a nonpartisan legal organization that defends American democracy through strategic litigation and public education. Recognized by Time’s 2025 100 Most Influential People and Washingtonian’s Most Powerful Women, she has a proven record of...
Killing History
The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a 52‑page opinion declaring the 1978 Presidential Records Act (PRA) unconstitutional, a move tied to the Trump administration’s broader effort to limit congressional oversight of presidential documents. The American Historical Association and...
Trump's New Attempt To Keep You From Voting
On March 26, 2026 former President Donald Trump signed an executive order that creates a federal "State Citizenship List" and leverages the DHS SAVE system to verify voter eligibility. The order directs the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice...
Five Questions with Former State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller
Former State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, who also served as a National Security Council advisor under the Biden administration, warned of a historic lack of transparency at the Department of Defense. In a recent tweet he noted that it has...
Substack Live with Legal Journalist Jesse Wegman
The Brennan Center is hosting a Substack Live session with legal journalist Jesse Wegman, a senior fellow who spent 12 years on the New York Times editorial board covering the Supreme Court, law, and democracy. Wegman, author of "Let The...
Surprise Substack Live with PBS NewsHour's Geoff Bennett
Joyce Vance announced a surprise Substack Live session featuring PBS NewsHour co‑anchor Geoff Bennett, scheduled for Friday at 2:30 p.m. ET. The live stream invites readers to submit questions, fostering real‑time dialogue with a prominent journalist. Vance emphasizes Bennett’s dedication to...