Eric Hamilton
Eric Hamilton is an attorney for the Trump administration, involved in defending the legality of federal initiatives during his tenure. He recently argued in court for the continuation of the voluntary separation program, asserting that it provided a dignified exit for federal employees amid a broader government reorganization strategy.
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Justice Department attorney Eric Hamilton argued it took time to implement the restraining order.
National Guard: Federal judge extends order blocking Trump from deploying troops to Portland
United States· 2025-11-03
Justice Department attorney Eric Hamilton argued there did not need to be a real act of rebellion, only the threat of one.
Court battles over National Guard troops deliver win to Chicago while Portland awaits a decision. Get the key takeawaysUnited States· 2025-10-10
U.S. Justice Department lawyer Eric Hamilton argued that protesters in Chicago pose a danger of rebellion.
Judge blocks Trump from deploying National Guard to Illinois for two weeks
Canada· 2025-10-10
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Hamilton represented the Justice Department during the hearing.
Portland National Guard: What we know about a federal judge temporarily blocking Trump from sending any National Guard troops to the stateUnited States· 2025-10-06
Justice Department lawyer Eric Hamilton was interrupted by Judge Immergut during a hearing regarding the deployment of soldiers.
Dommer stopper all utplassering av soldater i Portland
Norway· 2025-10-06Justice Department attorney Eric Hamilton was pressed by Judge Immergut on why the DOJ continued to pursue troop movements.
Judge blocks Trump's National Guard troops deployment to PortlandUnited States· 2025-10-06
US Department of Justice attorney Eric Hamilton said 'vicious and cruel radicals' had laid siege to the Portland headquarters of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Judge blocks Trump administration from deploying national guard to Portland | Oregon
United Kingdom· 2025-10-05
US Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Hamilton cited incidents to justify the National Guard deployment.
Where things stand in Portland and Chicago as Trump officials promise imminent National Guard deploymentsUnited States· 2025-10-04
US Deputy Assistant Attorney General Eric Hamilton said 'vicious and cruel radicals have laid siege on the Portland ICE facility.'
Oregon: Judge to decide whether to temporarily block Trump’s National Guard deploymentUnited States· 2025-10-04
Eric Hamilton is a DOJ attorney who commented on the unusual situation regarding the Supreme Court's actions.
Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship could have taken effect this weekend. Lower courts are continuing to block itUnited States· 2025-07-27
A lawyer for the government, Eric Hamilton, would only commit to complying with whatever order was issued.
Nationwide injunction blocking Trump’s birthright citizenship order goes into effectCanada· 2025-07-18
DOJ attorney Eric Hamilton explained that the federal government would be required to reimburse the states for the children’s benefits costs.
Judge who blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship order wants to do so againUnited States· 2025-07-18
Deputy assistant attorney-general Eric Hamilton argued that the declaration of an emergency is a political question.
Court should not limit Trump’s powers to impose tariffs, U.S. government lawyer arguesCanada· 2025-05-14
DOJ attorney Eric Hamilton argued that the unions' case suffered from procedural defects.
Judge halts drastic cuts to agencies being done under Trump executive orderUnited States· 2025-05-10
DOJ lawyer Eric Hamilton argued that plaintiffs want a federal court to put USAID back to how it was under a previous president’s foreign policy.
Judge extends pause on Trump dismantling of USAID through February 21United States· 2025-02-13
Eric Hamilton is the lawyer for the Trump administration who defended the voluntary resignation program in court.
Juiz mantém suspenso programa federal de Trump para demissão voluntária de 2 milhões de funcionários
Liechtenstein· 2025-02-10
