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Shan Wu is a former federal prosecutor who served as counsel to Attorney General Janet Reno. He practices law in Washington, D.C.

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opinion

Why Trump’s Autopen Conspiracy Theory is Both Mad—and Bad

PARDON ME?

It sounds kooky and absurd but this weird fixation has a very sinister undertone.

Shan Wu | Published Mar 21, 2025
opinion

Why This Arrest Shows Trump’s Unending Contempt for the Law

UNFREE SPEECH

A person’s immigration status does not affect their free speech rights.

Shan Wu | Published Mar 12, 2025
opinion

Why Trump Defying Courts Really Can Cause the End of America

CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS

Trump’s “shock and awe” blitzkrieg of executive orders meant to expand presidential power has run directly into a steel curtain of lawsuits brought by civil rights groups, state attorney generals and federal employee unions. What’s next?

Shan Wu | Published Feb 17, 2025
opinion

Why Trump Losing Bigly in Court Won’t Stop Him Running Amok

TRUMP REX

As justification for infringing upon Congressional powers, Trump has claimed that “for 200 years... it was undisputed that the President had the Constitutional power to stop unnecessary spending.”

Shan Wu | Published Jan 30, 2025
opinion

This Is Why Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan Is No-Lose

ALIEN VALUES

Don’t be fooled. Just because his plan is legally doomed doesn’t mean there’s nothing in it for Trump.

Shan Wu | Published Jan 24, 2025
opinion

Why Trump’s Trial Judge Tied Himself Into a Gordian Knot

CASE CLOSED

What a tangled legal mess was weaved around the president-elect.

Shan Wu | Published Jan 11, 2025
opinion

Biden’s Real Power Move Would Be to Pardon Trump

IN THE CLEAR

Next, Biden should pardon those like Jack Smith who Trump might target when in office. There may also be purpose in pardoning Trump himself, and the many enablers of Trump’s schemes.

Shan Wu | Published Dec 02, 2024
opinion

Donald Trump Escapes Hush Money Sentencing Date—for Now

SILENCE IN COURT

The fact Judge Merchan has not set a sentencing date shouldn’t be translated as an indefinite postponement—his order just grants Trump’s attorneys permission to file a motion to dismiss.

Shan Wu | Published Nov 23, 2024
opinion

Supreme Court Sends Up a Massive MAGA Flare Days Before Vote

ON YOUR SIDE DONALD

The six conservative justices signaled they’re willing to help Trump with a “shadow docket” ruling.

Shan Wu | Published Oct 31, 2024
opinion

The Philly DA Is So Right to Sue Elon Musk

PUBLIC NUISANCE

The lawsuit does not allege election interference, but instead focuses on the scheme allegedly being a public nuisance that also violates Pennsylvania’s consumer protection laws.

Shan Wu | Published Oct 29, 2024

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