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Judge Dale Ho on Wednesday dismissed the Justice Department’s case against Eric Adams with prejudice. Judge Ho stated that dismissal with prejudice is necessary to, among other things, protect Adams’s “right to be free from prosecutorial harassment.” See the background that preceded Judge Ho’s order in prior Roundups. (Order.)
The government on Wednesday filed a reply in the Supreme Court supporting its application to vacate the temporary restraining orders in the Alien Enemies Act deportation case. (Reply.)
President Trump reached another deal with a large law firm—Milbank. The deal is similar to the others Trump has agreed to with firms. (Donald Trump, Truth Social.)
Bob Bauer and Jack Goldsmith discussed the intent behind Trump’s statements about serving a third term and the likely consequences of these musings. (Executive Functions.)
Brandon Stras argued that the president probably has the authority to pardon corporations and considered how Congress might limit this power. (University of Chicago Law Review.)
Benjamin Wittes analyzed the purpose of the Trump administration’s detention of foreign students. (Lawfare.)
Emergency Order Applications Involving the U.S. Government in the Supreme Court
Trump v. J.G.G.: Government filed application on March 28 to vacate district court injunctions and issue administrative stay; response to application filed April 1; government’s reply filed April 2.
Department of Education v. California: Government filed application on March 26 to vacate district court injunction and issue administrative stay; response to application filed March 28; government’s reply filed March 31.
Office of Personnel Management v. American Federation of Government Employees: Government filed application on March 24 to stay district court injunction and issue administrative stay; Court requested response by 12:00 p.m. today.
Trump v. Washington: Government filed application on March 13 to stay district court injunction; Court requested response by 4:00 p.m. on April 4.
Trump v. New Jersey: Government filed application on March 13 to stay district court injunction; Court requested response by 4:00 p.m. on April 4.
Trump v. CASA: Government filed application on March 13 to stay district court injunction; Court requested response by 4:00 p.m. on April 4.
Rana v. Engleman: Petitioner filed application on February 28 for stay of extradition pending litigation for writ of habeas corpus; application denied by Supreme Court on March 6; application refiled and submitted to the Court on March 7; application distributed for conference of April 4.