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Washington Litigation Group

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Washington Litigation Group (WLG) is a non-partisan, non-profit law firm founded to defend the rule of law.

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · last wk.

We issued a statement on Judge Edelman’s dismissal with prejudice of the criminal case against Davey Hearn. The ruling ensures the DOJ cannot bring the case again and represents a victory for the rule of law and justice. buff.ly/tYIibds

Statement: Judge Edelman’s Decision in Hearn Case "Victory for the Rule of Law and for an Innocent American Seeking Justice" | Washington Litigation Group

WASHINGTON, D.C., October 1, 2026 — The following is a statement from Davey Hearn’s counsel, Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.) of Democracy Defenders Fund, Mary Dohrmann of Washington Litigation Group, and…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · 2w ago

We asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to add a White House statement to the record in Ethical Society of Police et al. v. Bondi et al.. Our filing argues the statement contradicts prior DOJ positions regarding CRS. Read more: buff.ly/0ZrA2gu

New Filing Proves White House Illegally Shuttered Civil Rights Agency, Contradicting DOJ’s Assurances in Court | Washington Litigation Group

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 29, 2026 — Today, Washington Litigation Group asked the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to add a striking admission by Donald Trump’s White House to…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · 2w ago

We filed a reply brief before the full Federal Circuit in Jackler v. MSPB, urging rejection of the government's claim that a president may fire civil servants regardless of congressional protections. The case could affect legal safeguards for millions of federal employees. buff.ly/OFWz8E3

Full Federal Circuit Urged to Reject Trump Administration's Limitless Theory of Presidential Firing Power | Washington Litigation Group

Government’s Position Could Strip Legal Protections from Millions of Federal Workers WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Washington Litigation Group (WLG) and co-counsel Robert Erbe filed a reply brief before…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · 4w ago

Judge Christopher R. Cooper issued a permanent injunction blocking the Kennedy Center Board from installing memorials for President Trump, or anyone else, without Congress's approval. We're proud to represent Rep. Joyce Beatty alongside Democracy Defenders Action. Read more: buff.ly/JAsPBVh

STATEMENT: Rep. Beatty and Counsel Respond After Judge Cooper Holds Trump Violated Injunction Barring His Name From Appearing On The Kennedy Center | Washington Litigation Group

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 15, 2026 — Today, Judge Christopher R. Cooper of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a permanent injunction blocking Trump’s handpicked Kennedy…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · last mo.

We filed an amicus brief on behalf of CEIR, 81 current and former election officials, and 19 local jurisdictions urging the U.S. Supreme Court to leave in place the injunction blocking USPS's new mail-ballot rule before the November 2026 elections. washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/99-elec...

99 Election Officials and Local Jurisdictions Urge Court to Block Trump’s Mail-In Ballot Rule | Washington Litigation Group

Coalition Warns of Chaos for Voters and Officials Alike if Rule Is Allowed to Take Effect Before the Midterm Elections WASHINGTON, D.C., September 3, 2026 — The Center for Election Innovation &…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · last mo.

Oral argument in Jackler v. DOJ is set for December 10 before the full Federal Circuit. We look forward to presenting this important challenge involving federal civil service protections. washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/full-fe...

Full Federal Circuit to Hear Jackler v. DOJ | Washington Litigation Group

Federal Circuit granted initial en banc review in Jackler v. DOJ.  This appeal challenges the Trump Administration’s efforts to fire public servants at will in violation of the nation’s civil service…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · last mo.

A federal judge has permanently blocked the attempted removal of three members of Puerto Rico’s Federal Oversight and Management Board. We represented the board members alongside Democracy Defenders Fund and Cooley LLP. Read more: washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/federal...

Federal Judge Permanently Blocks Trump’s Unlawful Federal Oversight and Management Board Firings | Washington Litigation Group

WASHINGTON, D.C., September 1, 2026 — A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico granted a permanent injunction invalidating the attempted, unlawful termination of…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · last mo.

We filed an amicus brief on behalf of 25 former senior national security officials in American Historical Association v. Trump, urging the D.C. Circuit to uphold the Presidential Records Act. washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/25-form...

25 Former National Security Officials File Brief Urging D.C. Circuit to Uphold Presidential Records Act | Washington Litigation Group

Bipartisan Group of Officials Warns That Treating National Security Records as a President’s Personal Property Could Sometimes Leave Successors in the Dark WASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2026 — The…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · last mo.

We're proud to welcome Amit Agarwal as a Principal at Washington Litigation Group. A former Florida Solicitor General, Assistant U.S. Attorney, and Supreme Court clerk, Amit brings decades of legal experience to our growing team. washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/washing...

WLG Adds Amit Agarwal as Principal | Washington Litigation Group

Agarwal Brings Experience as Former Florida Solicitor General, Assistant United States Attorney, and Clerk to Justice Alito WASHINGTON, D.C., August 31, 2026 — The Washington Litigation Group (WLG)…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · last mo.

Following the Third Circuit's ruling, WGL's James Pierce maintains that the prosecution of Congresswoman McIver is inconsistent with DOJ policies intended to ensure impartial prosecutions. As a dissenting judge noted, it may have been “an act of political retaliation.” buff.ly/6Y7sGhJ

Statement on the Ruling Rejecting Rep. McIver's Motion to Dismiss | Washington Litigation Group

WASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2026 — Following today’s split decision by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals largely affirming the denial of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver’s (D-NJ-10) motion to dismiss,…

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Washington Litigation Group@washlitgroup.bsky.social · 2mo ago

We were in federal court today with @RepBeatty seeking to block the latest effort to add President Trump's name to the Kennedy Center and to address the government's threat that the Kennedy Center could be "required to be taken down." Read briefing here: washingtonlitigationgroup.org/news/rep-bea...

Rep. Beatty and Counsel Respond to Kennedy Center Board’s Blatant Defiance of Court Orders, Threats to Demolish Building | Washington Litigation Group

Rep. Beatty Calls Trump Administration’s Threat a “Breathtaking Assault on the Rule of Law” WASHINGTON, D.C., August 26, 2026 — Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03) replied to Monday’s filing…

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