Elie v. U.S.

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Protecting War Criminals Is As American as Apple Pie

Protecting War Criminals Is As American as Apple Pie Protecting War Criminals Is As American as Apple Pie

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent bemoans our long failure to prosecute war criminals. Plus: the death of Nolan wells and the nightmare so many Black ...

Jul 24, 2026 / Elie Mystal

US President Donald Trump gestures after addressing the nation on July 16, 2026.

Trump Delivered the Crazy, the Democrats Delivered... Tweets Trump Delivered the Crazy, the Democrats Delivered... Tweets

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent schools Democrats on the proper response to Trump’s speech. Plus: Where have all the African American baseball players gone?

Jul 17, 2026 / Elie Mystal

All the Awful Supreme Court Rulings You Probably Missed

All the Awful Supreme Court Rulings You Probably Missed All the Awful Supreme Court Rulings You Probably Missed

In this week's Elie v. US, our justice correspondent delves into 7 cases that got overlooked in the end-of-term frenzy.

Jul 3, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents run out of Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center on June 7, 2026.

The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence The Trump Administration Is Addicted to Violence

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent warns of a potential ICE invasion of New York. Plus: The administration escalates its assault on trans rights.

Jun 12, 2026 / Elie Mystal

The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult

The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult The GOP Is Not a Political Party—It’s a Cult

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent marvels at Trump’s enduring hold over the GOP mind. Plus: the dumbest CEO in the gaming industry.

May 29, 2026 / Elie Mystal

George Washington, left, with other officers including De Kalb, Von Steuben, Pulaski, Kosciouszko, Lafayette and Muhlenberg.

The American Revolution Was a Mistake The American Revolution Was a Mistake

In this week’s Elie v. US, our justice correspondent dissects Ken Burns's American Revolution documentary. Plus: the DNC’s autopsy report.

May 22, 2026 / Elie Mystal

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