Norman Eisen

co-founder and a board member of Democracy Defenders Action

Norman Eisen is a co-founder and board member of Democracy Defenders Action and publisher of The Contrarian. Eisen previously served as a U.S. ambassador and in senior White House and congressional staff roles.


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Norman Eisen

3mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

If the Trump DOJ can indict Comey, then no one is safe from political prosecution

A criminal case against Comey could be a nightmare for any prosecutor on both vindictive and selective prosecution grounds and on the merits.

3mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

Trump’s message to Bondi is the gravest threat to democracy of his second term

The president has pondered aloud about prosecuting his enemies, wished for it and is now ordering it.

4mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

The John Bolton search should be a wake-up call for every American

This escalation in the use of law enforcement to target political opposition marks a dangerous new front for American authoritarianism.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

Why Judge Merchan shouldn’t delay Trump’s New York sentencing

There is no basis for another delay under the law.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

Trump and his allies are previewing their election sabotage plan in Georgia

The foundation for obstructing certification of the 2024 election results is being laid in Georgia.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

Judge Cannon’s latest ruling proves the judiciary has become MAGAfied

Even given Cannon’s clear bias and reckless handling of the case from the outset, this development is jaw-dropping.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Trump lost his immunity battle — but won the war

The conservative justices succeeded in delaying the case as long as possible.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

The Supreme Court’s latest Jan. 6 ruling is a problem for Trump

The ruling could actually bolster the prosecution against the former president.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Trump wants his gag order lifted. Judge Merchan must say no.

For the sake of protecting the administration of justice, Merchan should maintain the order.

2years ago
MS NOW Opinion

Supreme Court delay on Trump’s immunity claim gets more outrageous by the day

Each day without a ruling on immunity from the justices is an intentional delay.