How Appealing Weekly Roundup - Above the Law
Briefly

Jennifer Mascott expressed general interest in serving on any court, leading to consideration for a federal appeals judgeship despite limited ties to Delaware. Many law firms are divided over agreements made with the Trump administration; some dismiss them while others quietly engage in related trade work. Ghislaine Maxwell questions the legal binding nature of a prosecutor's agreement on federal colleagues. The Trump administration filed a lawsuit against each U.S. District Court judge in Maryland, accusing them of hindering rapid deportations.
Jennifer Mascott's consideration for a federal appeals court judgeship in a state where she has few ties began when she expressed interest in serving on any court the White House saw fit.
Law firms have split on fulfilling deals made with Trump; some leaders dismiss them as unenforceable, while at least one firm has taken on trade work quietly.
Ghislaine Maxwell is raising a critical legal question regarding whether an agreement by one federal prosecutor is binding on colleagues nationwide.
The Trump administration sued every U.S. District Court judge in Maryland, claiming they improperly obstructed efforts to quickly deport migrants.
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