Mark Zaid, Esq
@markzaidesq.bsky.social
National Security Attorney, Comic Book Historian, University of Rochester Alum
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Page A2 of today's Washington Post
December 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Page A2 of today's Washington Post
A discussion of my recent court victory by Harry Littman, a former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
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Whistleblower STUNS Trump with UNEXPECTED Courtroom Victory
YouTube video by Talking Feds with Harry Litman
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December 27, 2025 at 2:50 AM
A discussion of my recent court victory by Harry Littman, a former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General.
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The Rule of Law will prevail against patrimonialists and authoritarians. No matter who they are.
Since taking office, President Trump has suffered multiple losses in his efforts to strip security clearances from political opponents and prestigious Washington law firms. The issue could become one of the next Supreme Court fights over presidential power.
Trump suffers several defeats in effort to punish opposing lawyers
Courts have ruled against Trump’s efforts to take security clearances away from opposing lawyers. The latest loss comes in a case involving lawyer Mark Zaid.
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December 27, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Rule of Law will prevail against patrimonialists and authoritarians. No matter who they are.
Zaid 1, Trump 0
December 27, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Zaid 1, Trump 0
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Prof. Ray Brescia interviews Mark Zaid, a top expert on FOIA and whistleblower law and a plaintiff suing the Trump administration over the revocation of his security clearance. They discuss filing FOIA requests, whistleblower rights, and Zaid’s case. @raybrescia.bsky.social
FOIA Secrets EXPOSED as Trump Targets Whistleblower Attorney
YouTube video by Legal AF
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December 17, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Prof. Ray Brescia interviews Mark Zaid, a top expert on FOIA and whistleblower law and a plaintiff suing the Trump administration over the revocation of his security clearance. They discuss filing FOIA requests, whistleblower rights, and Zaid’s case. @raybrescia.bsky.social
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order could not be applied to him. https://to.pbs.org/4q085ES
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order —...
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December 24, 2025 at 10:01 PM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order could not be applied to him. https://to.pbs.org/4q085ES
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Statement of Mark Zaid:
“This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate and silence the legal community, especially lawyers who represent people who dare to question or hold this government accountable. I will not be intimidated..."
“This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate and silence the legal community, especially lawyers who represent people who dare to question or hold this government accountable. I will not be intimidated..."
December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Statement of Mark Zaid:
“This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate and silence the legal community, especially lawyers who represent people who dare to question or hold this government accountable. I will not be intimidated..."
“This is not just a victory for me, it’s an indictment of the Trump administration’s attempts to intimidate and silence the legal community, especially lawyers who represent people who dare to question or hold this government accountable. I will not be intimidated..."
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First line of 39-page opinion from Judge Amir Ali in DC:
"The Constitution forbids government officials from using their power to retaliate against people for their speech.. even when the speech is critical of the government"
Judge restores security clearance to whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid
"The Constitution forbids government officials from using their power to retaliate against people for their speech.. even when the speech is critical of the government"
Judge restores security clearance to whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid
December 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
First line of 39-page opinion from Judge Amir Ali in DC:
"The Constitution forbids government officials from using their power to retaliate against people for their speech.. even when the speech is critical of the government"
Judge restores security clearance to whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid
"The Constitution forbids government officials from using their power to retaliate against people for their speech.. even when the speech is critical of the government"
Judge restores security clearance to whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid
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Big win for whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid
Big loss for Trump Admin
Here's the judge's ruling: ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
Big loss for Trump Admin
Here's the judge's ruling: ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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December 24, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Big win for whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid
Big loss for Trump Admin
Here's the judge's ruling: ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
Big loss for Trump Admin
Here's the judge's ruling: ecf.dcd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show...
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A federal judge has blocked the Trump admin's effort to strip attorney Mark Zaid's security clearance.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
December 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A federal judge has blocked the Trump admin's effort to strip attorney Mark Zaid's security clearance.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
Zaid represented a whistleblower whose complaint led to Trump's first impeachment.
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This Xmas, 2 police officers would like someone to finally hang the legally-mandated Jan 6th police honorary plaque at Capitol
GOP Congressional leadership has defied March 2023 deadline to do so
So officers Dan Hodges & Harry Dunn filed this yesterday
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GOP Congressional leadership has defied March 2023 deadline to do so
So officers Dan Hodges & Harry Dunn filed this yesterday
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Memorandum in opposition to motion – #29 in DUNN v. AUSTIN (D.D.C., 1:25-cv-01844) – CourtListener.com
Memorandum in opposition to re 27 MOTION to Dismiss or, alternatively MOTION for Summary Judgment Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by HARRY DUNN, DANIEL HODGES. (Attachmen...
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December 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This Xmas, 2 police officers would like someone to finally hang the legally-mandated Jan 6th police honorary plaque at Capitol
GOP Congressional leadership has defied March 2023 deadline to do so
So officers Dan Hodges & Harry Dunn filed this yesterday
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GOP Congressional leadership has defied March 2023 deadline to do so
So officers Dan Hodges & Harry Dunn filed this yesterday
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BTW, Bazinga and happy holidays Mr. President
December 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
BTW, Bazinga and happy holidays Mr. President
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Dive into the political storm: Trump's wild speech, Epstein files, Congress's healthcare fail, Venezuela, Stefanik's downfall & climate research dismantling!
Join @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @bennettjohnt.bsky.social @mswmedia.com
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Just Ask the Press - Epstein, Venezuela, and the Absentee Congress
In this episode, Brian Karem and his guests discuss the tumultuous week in politics, focusing on Trump's controversial speech, the release of the Epstein files, Congress's inaction on healthcare, and ...
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December 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Dive into the political storm: Trump's wild speech, Epstein files, Congress's healthcare fail, Venezuela, Stefanik's downfall & climate research dismantling!
Join @briankarem.bsky.social @markzaidesq.bsky.social @bennettjohnt.bsky.social @mswmedia.com
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I am always thinking of those lost on Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, but especially today on 37th anniversary at annual memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
I was honored to be an attny for many family members and was part of original team that sued Libya in 1993.
I was honored to be an attny for many family members and was part of original team that sued Libya in 1993.
December 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
I am always thinking of those lost on Pan Am 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, but especially today on 37th anniversary at annual memorial ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.
I was honored to be an attny for many family members and was part of original team that sued Libya in 1993.
I was honored to be an attny for many family members and was part of original team that sued Libya in 1993.
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Three nursing home residents died because UnitedHealth/Optum delayed or denied them critical hospital care.
This news comes on the heels of our two brave whistleblowers who exposed the harm UnitedHealth’s greed continues to inflict on those in their care. bitt.ly/eoEpoS
This news comes on the heels of our two brave whistleblowers who exposed the harm UnitedHealth’s greed continues to inflict on those in their care. bitt.ly/eoEpoS
December 18, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Three nursing home residents died because UnitedHealth/Optum delayed or denied them critical hospital care.
This news comes on the heels of our two brave whistleblowers who exposed the harm UnitedHealth’s greed continues to inflict on those in their care. bitt.ly/eoEpoS
This news comes on the heels of our two brave whistleblowers who exposed the harm UnitedHealth’s greed continues to inflict on those in their care. bitt.ly/eoEpoS
Albany Law School reunited!
It was an honor to interview whistleblower attorney extraordinaire @markzaidesq.bsky.social on @legalafmtn.bsky.social. We talk the Freedom of Information Act, boat strikes, military orders and his own efforts to fight to restore his security clearance. Check it out here: youtu.be/zdauvJ-fKOM?...
FOIA Secrets EXPOSED as Trump Targets Whistleblower Attorney
YouTube video by Legal AF
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December 17, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Albany Law School reunited!
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A NEW EFFORT TO HELP U.S. TROOPS IF CONFRONTED WITH “MANIFESTLY ILLEGAL ORDERS” LAUNCHED TODAY WhistleblowerAid.org and DEFIANCE.org partner to inform and protect servicemembers — Visit: NoUnlawfulOrders.org
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Nonprofit groups offer legal assistance to U.S. troops amid debate over boat strikes
Billboards are going up in military communities in Florida urging American service members to "obey only lawful orders."
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December 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A NEW EFFORT TO HELP U.S. TROOPS IF CONFRONTED WITH “MANIFESTLY ILLEGAL ORDERS” LAUNCHED TODAY WhistleblowerAid.org and DEFIANCE.org partner to inform and protect servicemembers — Visit: NoUnlawfulOrders.org
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Today we filed new 1st Amendment lawsuit in U.S. District Court for District of Columbia against @CIA to challenge classification decisions regarding former officer's manuscript (“Absence of Evidence”) concerning "CURVEBALL" & Iraq Weapons of Mass Destruction intel failures.
December 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Today we filed new 1st Amendment lawsuit in U.S. District Court for District of Columbia against @CIA to challenge classification decisions regarding former officer's manuscript (“Absence of Evidence”) concerning "CURVEBALL" & Iraq Weapons of Mass Destruction intel failures.
Sure, that's believable Admiral. 🤣🤣🤣
I'm thinking no pro bono legal representation for this officer. He'll be paying for legal counsel, although reality is he'll likely be pardoned by Trump. Because ... yea.
I'm thinking no pro bono legal representation for this officer. He'll be paying for legal counsel, although reality is he'll likely be pardoned by Trump. Because ... yea.
A top admiral is expected to tell lawmakers tomorrow that he and his legal adviser concluded that the two survivors of a boat strike in September were attempting to continue their drug run, making them and the damaged vessel legitimate targets for another attack.
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Exclusive | Survivors of Boat Strike Were Actively Continuing Drug Mission, Admiral to Tell Lawmakers
Adm. Frank “Mitch” Bradley, the commander of the September attack, is set to provide an account of his role for the first time in a closed briefing.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Sure, that's believable Admiral. 🤣🤣🤣
I'm thinking no pro bono legal representation for this officer. He'll be paying for legal counsel, although reality is he'll likely be pardoned by Trump. Because ... yea.
I'm thinking no pro bono legal representation for this officer. He'll be paying for legal counsel, although reality is he'll likely be pardoned by Trump. Because ... yea.
Just so embarrassing that this is an official White House page. So thin skinned.
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November 30, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Just so embarrassing that this is an official White House page. So thin skinned.
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Don't let it slip by anyone that both the Senate and House Armed Services Committees - GOP & DEM - refer to the Pentagon using the correct name of Department of DEFENSE not War.
Proper and lawful direct thumb in the eye to the Trump Administration.
Proper and lawful direct thumb in the eye to the Trump Administration.
Now Senate Armed Services Committee and House Armed Services Committee - vow "vigorous oversight" and "full accounting" of Secretary Hegseth's alleged "kill them all" order and double-strike operation.
Rare joint statements by GOP Chairman and Ranking Member on both committees
Rare joint statements by GOP Chairman and Ranking Member on both committees
November 30, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Don't let it slip by anyone that both the Senate and House Armed Services Committees - GOP & DEM - refer to the Pentagon using the correct name of Department of DEFENSE not War.
Proper and lawful direct thumb in the eye to the Trump Administration.
Proper and lawful direct thumb in the eye to the Trump Administration.
"I am also thankful for people like attorney Mark Zaid, who has represented whistleblowers on both sides of the political aisle in battling the federal government for the last 30 years."
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Trump's "Animal House" is floundering
The president and his cast of characters are wreaking havoc on American democracy
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November 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
"I am also thankful for people like attorney Mark Zaid, who has represented whistleblowers on both sides of the political aisle in battling the federal government for the last 30 years."
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