Lee Kovarsky in the Media

Reason March 30, 2025

Lee Kovarsky on the Venue Issue in the Alien Enemies Act Case

Professor Lee Kovarsky authors a guest post evaluating the Department of Justice's legal argument surrounding habeas corpus laws as they apply to JGG v. Trump, the lawsuit in which the Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to expedite deportations.

MSNBC December 23, 2024

Joe Biden’s justifiable mercy

Professor Lee Kovarsky authors a piece about the politics and morals of President Biden's decision to commute 37 death penalty sentences.

The Marshall Project September 19, 2024

Could People Facing the Death Penalty Lose the Right to Tell Juries Their Stories

Professor Lee Kovarsky comments on concerns about the protections for death penalty defendants outlined in Wiggins v. Smith, explaining that despite Justice Thomas's objections to death penalty limitations, it is unlikely that it will be enough to upend the court's prior rulings.

Raw Story September 12, 2024

‘Wusses out of the rematch’: Critics call Trump ‘scared’ after he nixes additional debates

Professor Lee Kovarsky's tweet is quoted in this article detailing varied responses to Trump's refusal of a third presidential debate.

Legal Talk Network September 5, 2024

What Really Happens After a Trial: Taking A Closer Look at Post-Conviction Law with Professor Lee Kovarsky

Professor Lee Kovarsky is interviewed on the key features of post-conviction law, providing his expertise on what these distinct legal proceedings look like following a trial.

Raw Story August 14, 2024

‘How are you people so bad at this’: Trump campaign slammed over inflation report spin job

Professor Lee Kovarsky discusses Donald Trump's campaign team's response to the July inflation report.

Lawfare July 2, 2024

Are Former Presidents Immune From Criminal Prosecution? We’re Still Not Sure

Professor Lee Kovarsky discusses the Supreme Court's controversial ruling in Trump v. United States, examining what this decision means for Trump's January 6 case.

NPR April 24, 2024

What to watch for at the Supreme Court presidential immunity arguments

Professor Lee Kovarsky contributes to the NPR program "All Things Considered," discussing the federal election interference case against former president Donald Trump.

Slate April 11, 2024

The Chaos Unfolding in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Documents Case

Professor Lee Kovarsky is interviewed about the details of Donald Trump's classified documents case in Florida and the involvement of Trump-appointed judge Aileen Cannon.

The New York Times February 29, 2024

Trump Should Lose. But the Supreme Court Should Still Clarify Immunity.

Professor Lee Kovarsky authors a guest essay calling for the Supreme Court to use Donald Trump's case to establish a narrow presidential immunity standard.

MSNBC February 7, 2024

The bad-faith argument against good-faith accountability for Trump

Professors Lee Kovarsky and Steve Vladeck co-author an opinion piece asserting that, despite arguments to the contrary, prosecuting former president Donald Trump will not open the floodgates of bad-faith prosecutions nor accelerate politically charged lawsuits against former presidents.

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Newsweek December 19, 2023

Clarence Thomas Ally Strikes Killer Blow Against Donald Trump

Professor Lee Kovarsky's tweets, which explain how Mark Meadows' failure to move his criminal charges into federal court signals that Donald Trump will be unable to claim immunity, are referenced.