Military & Veterans

15 ABA Journal Military & Veterans articles.

‘Disturbingly inappropriate’ emails bring suspension for former judge and lawyer

An administrative law judge and government lawyer have been suspended from law practice for participating in an email chain with a group of lawyers calling themselves the “Forum of Hate.”

Jul 1, 2020 1:21 PM CDT

Trump can’t transfer military funds to build border wall, 9th Circuit rules

A federal appeals court in a pair of rulings held Friday that the Trump administration’s diversion of military money to build a wall between the United States and Mexico was illegal.

Jun 26, 2020 3:26 PM CDT

Law clerk speaks up after judge’s courtwide email sparks debate over removing Confederate symbols

A black law clerk was the first to respond after a federal appeals judge shared an email with hundreds of colleagues in which he opined as “madness” a proposal by Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts.

Jun 18, 2020 4:00 PM CDT

ABA commission gets behind movement to open homeless courts across the country

When asked about the importance of homeless courts, Jeff Yungman’s thoughts go to a sick man who was living in the woods and panhandling on the streets. He received several citations for blocking the sidewalk, which came with fines and fees he would never be able to pay. “Having people like him, we can see why the homeless court is needed and why he probably still would be in the woods if there hadn’t been some intervention for him,” Yungman says.

Jun 16, 2020 8:30 AM CDT

Bankruptcy partner returns to Kirkland after leaving to pursue musical interests

Former Kirkland & Ellis bankruptcy partner Jeffrey Gettleman returned to the firm in late March, about a year and a half after retiring from the firm to pursue his musical interests.

May 18, 2020 2:59 PM CDT

Trump pardons 2 military service members and reverses demotion of third

President Donald Trump pardoned Friday two military service members and reversed the demotion of a third who was acquitted of murder after dramatic testimony.

Nov 19, 2019 10:28 AM CST

Judge ‘already mad’ over government’s refusal to disclose information to shooting survivors

A federal judge in San Antonio stormed out of his own courtroom and sanctioned Department of Justice lawyers Wednesday after they refused to disclose the names of Air Force personnel who failed to alert the FBI that an airman—who was later responsible for the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history—had a domestic violence conviction.

Sep 27, 2019 1:08 PM CDT

Chemerinsky: How the Roberts Court could alter the administrative state

It’s been widely predicted that the Roberts Court will impose significant new limits on the administrative state. There were three important administrative law decisions last term, and each could have important future implications.

Sep 4, 2019 6:00 AM CDT

ABA advocacy builds momentum for bipartisan legislation aiding homeless veterans

Recent legislative developments in the nation’s campaign to end veteran homelessness is attributable in part to the persistent efforts of ABA members working in conjunction with the ABA’s Governmental Affairs Office.

Sep 1, 2019 12:30 AM CDT

ABE grant helps Iowa open legal clinics in VA medical centers

Jul 3, 2019 10:36 AM CDT

Lawyers accused of misconduct for offensive, inappropriate emails about colleagues, minorities

Two lawyers should be disciplined or subjected to remedial action for participating in an email chain with a group of people calling themselves the “Forum of Hate,” according to the…

Jun 19, 2019 6:30 AM CDT

Judiciary has no jurisdiction to decide Congress’ suit over border wall funds, federal judge rules

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ruled that he has no jurisdiction to enter the fight between President Donald Trump and the U.S. House of Representatives over the use of unappropriated funds to build a border wall.

Jun 4, 2019 9:10 AM CDT

Homeless veterans bill would ensure legal services are available ‘when they are needed most,’ ABA says

ABA President Bob Carlson urged the Senate’s Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on Tuesday to support bipartisan legislation that would implement new strategies for removing barriers that prevent homeless veterans…

May 23, 2019 11:50 AM CDT

Do soldiers face double jeopardy in military courts?

When Austin Greening shot and killed his friend and fellow sailor in 2013, he was charged with murder in a Virginia court and pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to serve three years, with two and a half years suspended.

May 6, 2019 12:23 PM CDT

16% of Americans think Clarence Thomas is chief justice, ABA civics survey finds

In a new survey, the ABA highlighted gaps in Americans’ knowledge of history and government as part of the ABA Survey of Civic Literacy 2019, the first comprehensive survey of its kind by the association. The results of the nationwide poll of 1,000 people were released Wednesday to mark Law Day, a national event established by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1958 to recognize the country’s commitment to the rule of law.

May 1, 2019 6:00 AM CDT