Ella Lee
@byellalee.bsky.social
Reporter at The Hill covering courts & justice, focused on cases tied to national politics. Previously: USA Today. 📩 elee@thehill.com
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The head of GA's Prosecuting Attorneys' Council is taking over the 2020 election subversion case against Trump & allies, after "several" attys turned the job down.
Today was the deadline to pick a new lead post-Fani Willis's disqualification or face dismissal.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Today was the deadline to pick a new lead post-Fani Willis's disqualification or face dismissal.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
November 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The head of GA's Prosecuting Attorneys' Council is taking over the 2020 election subversion case against Trump & allies, after "several" attys turned the job down.
Today was the deadline to pick a new lead post-Fani Willis's disqualification or face dismissal.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Today was the deadline to pick a new lead post-Fani Willis's disqualification or face dismissal.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Ahead of args, two plaintiffs leading the charge talked w/The Gavel, @thehill.com's weekly courts newsletter, ab the importance of the SCOTUS case.
Per wine importer VOS Selections' Victor Schwartz: “You cannot make a Chianti in Oregon."
Story w/@zschonfeld.bsky.social: thehill.com/newsletters/...
Per wine importer VOS Selections' Victor Schwartz: “You cannot make a Chianti in Oregon."
Story w/@zschonfeld.bsky.social: thehill.com/newsletters/...
SOON: President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda will be dissected by the Supreme Court as his admin seeks to justify its global trade overhaul by pointing to emergency powers.
Story: thehill.com/homenews/558...
Story: thehill.com/homenews/558...
November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Ahead of args, two plaintiffs leading the charge talked w/The Gavel, @thehill.com's weekly courts newsletter, ab the importance of the SCOTUS case.
Per wine importer VOS Selections' Victor Schwartz: “You cannot make a Chianti in Oregon."
Story w/@zschonfeld.bsky.social: thehill.com/newsletters/...
Per wine importer VOS Selections' Victor Schwartz: “You cannot make a Chianti in Oregon."
Story w/@zschonfeld.bsky.social: thehill.com/newsletters/...
SOON: President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda will be dissected by the Supreme Court as his admin seeks to justify its global trade overhaul by pointing to emergency powers.
Story: thehill.com/homenews/558...
Story: thehill.com/homenews/558...
November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
SOON: President Trump’s sweeping tariff agenda will be dissected by the Supreme Court as his admin seeks to justify its global trade overhaul by pointing to emergency powers.
Story: thehill.com/homenews/558...
Story: thehill.com/homenews/558...
The 2020 election subversion cases are on life support — but they’re not dead yet.
In this week's edition of The Gavel, @thehill.com's weekly courts digest, some updates on where things stand (🧵):
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In this week's edition of The Gavel, @thehill.com's weekly courts digest, some updates on where things stand (🧵):
thehill.com/newsletters/...
October 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The 2020 election subversion cases are on life support — but they’re not dead yet.
In this week's edition of The Gavel, @thehill.com's weekly courts digest, some updates on where things stand (🧵):
thehill.com/newsletters/...
In this week's edition of The Gavel, @thehill.com's weekly courts digest, some updates on where things stand (🧵):
thehill.com/newsletters/...
SCOTUS wants additional briefing in the pending case about Trump's National Guard deployment to the Chicagoland area:
October 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
SCOTUS wants additional briefing in the pending case about Trump's National Guard deployment to the Chicagoland area:
Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive candidate for Congress in IL-9, was hit with federal charges tied to an ICE protest alongside five others, including local political candidates.
They're set to be arraigned on Nov. 5. Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
They're set to be arraigned on Nov. 5. Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Kat Abughazaleh, a progressive candidate for Congress in IL-9, was hit with federal charges tied to an ICE protest alongside five others, including local political candidates.
They're set to be arraigned on Nov. 5. Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
They're set to be arraigned on Nov. 5. Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie, a Clinton appointee who sits on a federal court in South Carolina, has been assigned to weigh Comey's challenge to interim-US atty Lindsey Halligan's appointment.
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71459...
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71459...
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie, a Clinton appointee who sits on a federal court in South Carolina, has been assigned to weigh Comey's challenge to interim-US atty Lindsey Halligan's appointment.
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71459...
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71459...
An appeals court has temporarily lifted the part of a judge’s order blocking Trump’s federalization of the National Guard in Illinois but says they still can’t be deployed for now (though, looks like the TX troops can stay in the state):
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October 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
An appeals court has temporarily lifted the part of a judge’s order blocking Trump’s federalization of the National Guard in Illinois but says they still can’t be deployed for now (though, looks like the TX troops can stay in the state):
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
New: The indictment of NY AG Letitia James over real estate fraud allegations may ring a bell.
Though far smaller in scope, it echoes the civil fraud case she mounted against Trump that put her in the president’s crosshairs.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Though far smaller in scope, it echoes the civil fraud case she mounted against Trump that put her in the president’s crosshairs.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
October 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
New: The indictment of NY AG Letitia James over real estate fraud allegations may ring a bell.
Though far smaller in scope, it echoes the civil fraud case she mounted against Trump that put her in the president’s crosshairs.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Though far smaller in scope, it echoes the civil fraud case she mounted against Trump that put her in the president’s crosshairs.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
NY AG Letitia James has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two charges stemming from mortgage fraud allegations, making her the second prominent Trump adversary to face criminal charges after he vowed to seek retribution against his perceived enemies.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
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October 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
NY AG Letitia James has been indicted by a federal grand jury on two charges stemming from mortgage fraud allegations, making her the second prominent Trump adversary to face criminal charges after he vowed to seek retribution against his perceived enemies.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Letitia James's initial court appearance in Norfolk, Va., is set for Oct. 24, before a magistrate judge:
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71601...
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#4 in United States v. James (E.D. Va., 2:25-cr-00122) – CourtListener.com
Summons Issued and delivered to USM in case as to Letitia A. James. Initial Appearance set for 10/24/2025 at 09:00 AM in Norfolk Mag Courtroom 2 before Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Miller. (dbra, ) (En...
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October 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Letitia James's initial court appearance in Norfolk, Va., is set for Oct. 24, before a magistrate judge:
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71601...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71601...
The two-count indictment against New York AG Letitia James:
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71601...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71601...
October 9, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The two-count indictment against New York AG Letitia James:
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71601...
www.courtlistener.com/docket/71601...
Ex-FBI director James Comey's arraignment has been moved up to Wednesday at 10am.
Judge cites security & other conflicting matters that are expected to draw "large numbers of people to the courthouse" at the same time.
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Judge cites security & other conflicting matters that are expected to draw "large numbers of people to the courthouse" at the same time.
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October 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Ex-FBI director James Comey's arraignment has been moved up to Wednesday at 10am.
Judge cites security & other conflicting matters that are expected to draw "large numbers of people to the courthouse" at the same time.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Judge cites security & other conflicting matters that are expected to draw "large numbers of people to the courthouse" at the same time.
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
BREAKING: Illinois and the city of Chicago have sued to block Trump's deployment of National Guard troops.
Filing: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Filing: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
BREAKING: Illinois and the city of Chicago have sued to block Trump's deployment of National Guard troops.
Filing: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Filing: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
NEWS: The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over Trump’s effort to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook in January.
In the meantime, she can stay in her role:
In the meantime, she can stay in her role:
October 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
NEWS: The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over Trump’s effort to fire the Fed's Lisa Cook in January.
In the meantime, she can stay in her role:
In the meantime, she can stay in her role:
NOW: A 2-page criminal indictment against James Comey has been filed:
September 25, 2025 at 11:47 PM
NOW: A 2-page criminal indictment against James Comey has been filed:
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making a false statement and obstruction, just days after Trump called for his longtime foe's prosecution.
Story by The Hill's Rebecca Beitsch:
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Story by The Hill's Rebecca Beitsch:
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September 25, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making a false statement and obstruction, just days after Trump called for his longtime foe's prosecution.
Story by The Hill's Rebecca Beitsch:
thehill.com/regulation/c...
Story by The Hill's Rebecca Beitsch:
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The Supreme Court takes up Trump's firing of FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, setting up a showdown over its 90-year precedent enabling protections for some regulators.
In the meantime, the firing can go into effect:
In the meantime, the firing can go into effect:
September 22, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Supreme Court takes up Trump's firing of FTC commissioner Rebecca Slaughter, setting up a showdown over its 90-year precedent enabling protections for some regulators.
In the meantime, the firing can go into effect:
In the meantime, the firing can go into effect:
Utah has filed formal notice of its intent to seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with killing Charlie Kirk:
September 16, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Utah has filed formal notice of its intent to seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with killing Charlie Kirk:
NEWS: Utah prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.
Comes as Utah County AG Jeff Gray announces seven charges against Robinson, including aggravated murder. Story tk.
Comes as Utah County AG Jeff Gray announces seven charges against Robinson, including aggravated murder. Story tk.
September 16, 2025 at 6:26 PM
NEWS: Utah prosecutors will seek the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.
Comes as Utah County AG Jeff Gray announces seven charges against Robinson, including aggravated murder. Story tk.
Comes as Utah County AG Jeff Gray announces seven charges against Robinson, including aggravated murder. Story tk.
Developing: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported but returned to the U.S., has sued the Trump admin over its efforts to deport him again — this time to Uganda, a third country to which he has no known ties.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
August 25, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Developing: Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported but returned to the U.S., has sued the Trump admin over its efforts to deport him again — this time to Uganda, a third country to which he has no known ties.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
A federal judge has rejected the Trump admin's bid to unseal Epstein grand jury materials, saying the gov is the “logical party” to make any sweeping disclosures.
Said the motion seems like a "diversion" from Epstein files already in gov's possession.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Said the motion seems like a "diversion" from Epstein files already in gov's possession.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
August 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A federal judge has rejected the Trump admin's bid to unseal Epstein grand jury materials, saying the gov is the “logical party” to make any sweeping disclosures.
Said the motion seems like a "diversion" from Epstein files already in gov's possession.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Said the motion seems like a "diversion" from Epstein files already in gov's possession.
Story: thehill.com/regulation/c...
Stanford's student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, has filed suit against Rubio & Noem, claiming some of its writers in the U.S. on student visas have “self-censored” re: Israel-Gaza to avoid being targeted for deportation:
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Stanford student newspaper sues Trump administration over writers fearing deportation
Stanford University’s independent student newspaper on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against two Trump administration officials, claiming some of its writers in the U.S. on student visas have …
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August 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Stanford's student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, has filed suit against Rubio & Noem, claiming some of its writers in the U.S. on student visas have “self-censored” re: Israel-Gaza to avoid being targeted for deportation:
thehill.com/regulation/c...
thehill.com/regulation/c...
👀The DC church whose BLM banner was destroyed by the Proud Boys in 2020 has sued a local chapter for infringement/dilution over its continued use of the “Proud Boys” trademark, which the church won rights to (by default) in an earlier suit
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71021...
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71021...
August 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
👀The DC church whose BLM banner was destroyed by the Proud Boys in 2020 has sued a local chapter for infringement/dilution over its continued use of the “Proud Boys” trademark, which the church won rights to (by default) in an earlier suit
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71021...
Filing: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71021...
Two judges presiding over major Trump admin cases gave rare public remarks today denouncing the threats they’ve faced as the White House's war with the judiciary rages on.
The threats have spanned “vile" voicemails to swatting and credible death threats.
Story:
thehill.com/regulation/c...
The threats have spanned “vile" voicemails to swatting and credible death threats.
Story:
thehill.com/regulation/c...
July 31, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Two judges presiding over major Trump admin cases gave rare public remarks today denouncing the threats they’ve faced as the White House's war with the judiciary rages on.
The threats have spanned “vile" voicemails to swatting and credible death threats.
Story:
thehill.com/regulation/c...
The threats have spanned “vile" voicemails to swatting and credible death threats.
Story:
thehill.com/regulation/c...