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Motion to File Amicus Brief Opposing DeSantis Misconduct in Florida

August 2, 2023

Ambassador Eisen was among those filing an amicus brief in support of Disney’s motion against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on behalf of bipartisan former government officials. The amici are represented by Amb. Eisen and co-counsel at Ballard Spahr LLP and Older Lundy Koch & Martino LLP.


Motion to File Amicus Brief in Trump Case in Georgia Court

May 19, 2023

Leave sought to file in opposition to Donald Trump motion on behalf of bipartisan former federal and Georgia prosecutors. The amici are represented by Amb. Eisen and co-counsel at States United Democracy Center, Paul Weiss, and Democracy 21.


Motion to File Amicus Brief in Alvin Bragg vs Jim Jordan Subpoena Case

April 17, 2023

Amb. Eisen joins with 20 former Republican members of Congress and other experts seeking leave to file an amicus brief in support of Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg’s request for a temporary restraining order blocking a subpoena of a former Bragg prosecutors.


Motion to File Amicus Brief in Michael Flynn Subpoena Case in Florida Court

December 5, 2022

Leave sought to file in opposition to Michael Flynn on behalf of amici former prosecutors represented by States United Democracy Center, including Amb. Eisen. The proposed brief is attached to the motion.


Motion to File Amicus Brief in Mark Meadows Subpoena Fight in South Carolina Court

November 23, 2022

Leave sought to file in opposition to Mark Meadows on behalf of amici current and former prosecutors represented by States United Democracy Center, including Amb. Eisen.


Motion to File Amicus Brief in Michael Flynn Subpoena Fight in Florida Court

November 22, 2022

Leave sought to file in opposition to Michael Flynn on behalf of amici former prosecutors represented by States United Democracy Center, including Amb. Eisen.


Motion to File Amicus Brief in Lindsey Graham Subpoena Fight in Supreme Court

October 27, 2022

Leave sought to file in opposition to Sen. Graham on behalf of amici former federal prosecutors represented by Amb. Eisen, States United Democracy Center, & others.


11 Former Senior GOP Officials File Proposed Amicus Brief in 11th Circuit

October 21, 2022

Former top GOP state and federal officials are seeking leave to file an amicus brief in support of the government’s appeal of the district court’s September 5 order authorizing the appointment of a special master and enjoining the government’s criminal investigation following the search of Mar-a-Lago. They are represented by Ambassador Eisen and co-counsel Paul Weiss and Fred Wertheimer of Democracy 21.


Motion to File Amicus Brief in Lindsey Graham Subpoena Fight in 11th Circuit

October 7, 2022

Leave sought to file in opposition to Sen. Graham on behalf of amici former federal prosecutors represented by Amb. Eisen, States United Democracy Center, & others.


DC Bar Holds Hearing on Alleged Jeffrey Clark Misconduct; LDAD & Amb. Eisen filed initial bar complaint

October 6, 2022

Politico reported on a hearing in the DC Bar’s proceedings against Jeffrey Clark for alleged ethics violations in connection with assisting Donald Trump in his attempted overturn of the 2020 election results. The announcement of the investigation followed a complaint filed by Lawyers Defending American Democracy, joined by Amb. Eisen.


10 Former Senior GOP Officials File Proposed Amicus Brief in 11th Circuit

September 16, 2022

Former top GOP law enforcement and national security officials are seeking leave to file an amicus brief in support of the government’s motion for a partial stay of the district court’s order enjoining the review and use for criminal investigative purposes of approximately 100 classified records retrieved from Mar-a-Lago, and of the requirement that the government disclose those records to a special master. They are represented by Ambassador Eisen and co-counsel Paul Weiss and Fred Wertheimer of Democracy 21.


Motion re: Amicus Brief Filed in United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, West Palm Beach Division

August 30, 2022

Leave sought by Amb. Eisen and former GOP federal and state officials to file in opposition to former President Trump’s motion for judicial oversight and additional relief, including the appointment of a special master.


Motion re: Amicus Brief Filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

August 22, 2022

Leave sought by Amb. Eisen and others to file in opposition to Senator Lindsey Graham’s emergency motion to stay district court’s order and enjoin Fulton County grand jury proceedings pending appeal.


Motion re: Amicus Brief Filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

August 4, 2022

Leave sought by Amb. Eisen and others to file in opposition to Senator Lindsey Graham’s motion to quash subpoena issued by a Fulton County grand jury investigating possible criminal interference in Georgia’s 2020 elections.


Baseball Managers Dave Roberts and Gabe Kapler featured in #NoHateAtHomePlate campaign

May 26, 2022

ADL, TAAF, and partners launch new inclusion initiative