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“Donald Verrilli has argued 37 cases in five years on behalf of the [Barak] Obama administration. Many of them turned out to be truly landmark cases. He is the seventh-longest-serving solicitor general in American history.”

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Dahlia Lithwick
Dahlia Lithwick

Dahlia Lithwick is an American writer born in 1968. She is known for her commentary on legal and judicial issues, frequently contributing to publications such as The New York Times and National Public Radio. more

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