Legal Explainer Archive

Browse 2 legal explainer guides and explainers, organized by publication date with direct links to source-backed articles.

Legal Explainer

Special Counsel Regulations (28 C.F.R. Part 600): Explained

How DOJ’s special counsel rules work: who appoints, who supervises, what the reporting requirement is, and why these regs matter in Trump-related investigations.

Feb 22, 2026

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Grand Jury Secrecy and Rule 6(e): What Can Be Disclosed

Rule 6(e) is the backbone of grand jury secrecy. Here’s what it covers, what courts can allow, and why it’s central to disputes over Trump-era reports.

Feb 21, 2026