Andrew Weissmann

Andrew Weissmann

@weissmann.substack.com

My new book Liar’s Kingdom can be ordered here: https://linktr.ee/LiarsKingdomBook; NYU Law; MSNOW legal analyst & podcast cohost "Main Justice »; Substack "Behind The Headlines" https://weissmann.substack.com Offering legal analysis & opinion

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Norm Eisen
@normeisen.bsky.social

DOJ's woeful attempt to disqualify Judge Reyes in the golf course case is rightly DENIED We will see the Trump administration in court bright and early Monday morning on our preliminary injunction motion!

Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

Promising to pay voters if they vote for a Republican? A federal crime, but no one pays attention -- not DOJ, not Congress. Will voters, or will enough of them normalize such behavior?

Just Security@justsecurity.org

President Donald Trump's promise to give out $5,000 "dividend" payments if Republicans retain control of Congress in the midterms could violate multiple federal criminal statutes that criminalize buying or coercing votes, write Bruce Swartz, Harry Seavey and Cara Barazia.

justsecurity.orgAuctioning Democracy: Trump’s Promise of a $5,000 “Dividend”Trump's pledge to pay $5,000 to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress could violate federal criminal law.
Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

Thanks!🙏🏼

Peggy Camp@pacamp.bsky.social

Answers with Andrew is great! Thank you for explaining all these legal issues every week! It’s helpful to have a forum that your questions can be answered, 🙏❤️🇺🇸💙

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Norm Eisen
@normeisen.bsky.social

BREAKING: Davey Hearn reflecting pool prosecution dismissed WITH PREJUDICE That means the case cannot be brought again  Huge victory for Davey, for us at @democracydefendersfund.org & our legal team colleagues Washington Litigation Group and Steptoe--& for rule of law More to follow!

Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

My take on the new DOJ complaint against Minnesota judges www.instagram.com/reel/Dd759H2...

instagram.commsnownews on Instagram: "The Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct claim with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals against several federal ju…"The Department of Justice has filed a judicial misconduct claim with the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals against several federal judges in Minnesota after they publicly critiqued the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. MS NOW Legal Analyst @weissmann11 reacts.
Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

Everything you need to know about the subservience of Senate Republicans to Trump and the facts. www.instagram.com/reel/Dd5IBWZ...

instagram.commsnownews on Instagram: "MS NOW Legal Analyst @weissmann11 reacts to a tense exchange in which Sen. Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith o…"MS NOW Legal Analyst @weissmann11 reacts to a tense exchange in which Sen. Eric Schmitt accused former special counsel Jack Smith of perjuring himself over whether he attended an Atlanta Hawks game on Feb. 3, 2024. Smith said he was actually in Maryland watching the University of Maryland women’s basketball team play the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

My take on Trump using taxpayer money to repost a political ad www.instagram.com/reel/Dd13z-p...

instagram.comMS NOW on Instagram: "The Trump administration has aired a new ad that appears to be a regurgitation of a 2024 Trump campaign ad, despite a disclaimer at the end saying it was “paid for by the U.S. Go...314 likes, 39 comments - msnownews on September 28, 2026: "The Trump administration has aired a new ad that appears to be a regurgitation of a 2024 Trump campaign ad, despite a disclaimer at the end s...
Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

From the insightful author of the illuminating book, the Shadow Docket.

Steve Vladeck@stevevladeck.bsky.social

I'm thrilled to share that my new book about #SCOTUS, "The Court We Need: What's Really Wrong With the Supreme Court—and How to Fix It," is now available for pre-orders: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/812983... The book is set to be published by @vikingbooks.bsky.social on May 4, 2027.

penguinrandomhouse.comThe Court We Need by Stephen Vladeck: 9798217061815 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksA brilliant and bracing account of the Supreme Court’s rise, its unraveling, and what it will take to save it, from the New York Times bestselling author of The Shadow Docket Richard Nixon turned...
Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

This should be both a brutal and honest account and an uplifting story about the heroic folks standing tall in the face of injustice.

Mimi Rocah@mimirocah1.bsky.social

My book is now available for preorder! a.co/d/06rJS7xu

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Steve Vladeck
@stevevladeck.bsky.social

#BREAKING: In non-Missouri emergency docket news, #SCOTUS *grants* the Trump administration's request for a stay in the SAVE case, allowing DHS to have access to certain Social Security information. The three Democratic appointees dissent.

Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

The new filing by the 3 media orgs re continued violation of J. Kelly's order: note this could result in Judge Kelly finding CIVIL contempt, which should not be subject to a Trump pardon, and its sole purpose is to coerce compliance with the ct order and can include daily mounting fines and jail.

Andrew Weissmann@weissmann.substack.com

Judge Kelly basically says the government’s invocation of “national security” as a reason to ban the media is BS and not the true reason for the Trump media ban. Nor is national security furthered by the ban. Immediate reinstatement ordered.

Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

Judge Kelly basically says the government’s invocation of “national security” as a reason to ban the media is BS and not the true reason for the Trump media ban. Nor is national security furthered by the ban. Immediate reinstatement ordered.

Andrew Weissmann@weissmann.substack.com

Here is the Judge Kelly decision against Trump. www.courtlistener.com/docket/74823...

courtlistener.comOrder on Motion for TRO AND Set/Reset Deadlines – #24 in CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. v. TRUMP (D.D.C., 1:26-cv-03287) – CourtListener.comTemporary Restraining Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Andrew Weissmann
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Here is the Judge Kelly decision against Trump. www.courtlistener.com/docket/74823...

courtlistener.comOrder on Motion for TRO AND Set/Reset Deadlines – #24 in CABLE NEWS NETWORK, INC. v. TRUMP (D.D.C., 1:26-cv-03287) – CourtListener.comTemporary Restraining Order. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Timothy J. Kelly on 9/24/26. (lctjk2) (Entered: 09/24/2026)
Reuters@reuters.com

A federal judge ordered President Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying his ban on the three media outlets was likely unconstitutional reut.rs/4iGBhjl

reut.rsJudge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoA federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump ​on Thursday to restore White ‌House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ​saying his ban on ​the three media outlets was likely ⁠unc...

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Reuters
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Judge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico reut.rs/4ycc4Sz

reut.rsJudge lifts Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoA federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump ​on Thursday to restore White ‌House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ​saying his ban on ​the three media outlets was likely ⁠unconstitutional. In a major setback ​for Trump in one of ​his biggest battles with the media, US District Judge Tim Kelly issued ​his order in a ​lawsuit that the news organizations filed ‌contesting ⁠the ban that the Republican president announced on September 18. Trump had said on social ​media that ​the ⁠three outlets "shouldn't be able to constantly write or ​report FICTION and LIES," ​and ⁠Justice Department lawyers had sought to justify the ban ⁠on ​national security grounds

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Ryan Goodman
@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

Before midnight, DOJ told Judge Kelly the press ban of CNN, MSNow, Politico is based on their National Security reporting. But examples are core First Amendment protected reporting. First howler: WH says it is b/c POLITICO reported GOP Convention was a political disaster.

Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

Huge deal ⬇️

Ryan Goodman@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

He is not wrong. "There are reasonable grounds to believe that the reported 68 attacks that killed 223 people constituted crimes against humanity of murder under customary international law" - United Nations Special Rapporteur on U.S. Killing “Narco-Terrorists” at Sea www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...

Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

Fox News supports CNN, MS NOW, Politico in its objections to the Trump media ban, which is now the subject of litigation in DC.

Ryan Goodman@rgoodlaw.bsky.social

With move of solidarity by press pool in response to Trump ban on MSNow, CNN, Politico ⬇️ An excellent analysis by @bechamilton.bsky.social in 2025: The Imperative of Solidarity in Response to Assaults on Legal Services, Universities, and Independent Media www.justsecurity.org/109439/colle...

Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

The three news orgs sue the Trump administration today, seeking an injunction immediately. They will surely prevail, given the blatant illegality - which the Trump administration has to have known. Yet no known official refused to enforce the blatantly illegal order- that in fact is the story here.

MS NOW@ms.now

BREAKING: MS NOW, CNN and Politico are suing Trump and top administration officials over White House journalist ban

bit.lyMS NOW, CNN and Politico sue Trump and senior officials over White House press banThe lawsuit alleges the president violated the First Amendment by blocking reporters’ access to the White House.
Andrew Weissmann
@weissmann.substack.com

The Trump media ban is revelatory. Of course what Trump has done violates the constitution. But note that no official refused to implement it- violating their oaths of office to us. Tells you everything you need to know - and worry about in the administration’s response to the midterm elections.