Michael Velchik
United StateslawyerMale4.4Global Dominance: 0.05%Michael Velchik is a lawyer representing the U.S. Department of Justice, involved in immigration cases and policies. He recently participated in a court hearing where he stated that the government would provide notice to Venezuelan migrants regarding their deportation status, under the Alien Enemies Act, amid scrutiny over the adequacy of such notifications.
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Michael Velchik represented the Justice Department, arguing for the president's right to control White House access.
News outlets back at White House | World News
Jamaica· 2026-09-25
DOJ attorney Michael Velchik argued that the president should be able to take immediate action to protect national security.
Trump sought to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Here’s what happens nextUnited States· 2026-09-25
Justice Department attorney Michael Velchik argued that the president has the right to choose who gets into the White House.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists return to White House after judge blocks Trump’s ban
Canada· 2026-09-24
Justice Department attorney Michael Velchik reiterated the administration's point that the president has the right to choose who gets into the White House.
Judge orders White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico | World NewsJamaica· 2026-09-24Justice Department attorney Michael Velchik argued that CNN, MS NOW and Politico had endangered national security with their reporting.
Media ban lawsuit: Trump administration ordered to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoUnited States· 2026-09-24
Michael Velchik is a Justice Department attorney arguing in defense of the White House's actions.
Key moments from hearing on White House ban of CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoUnited States· 2026-09-24Michael Velchik is a lawyer for the Trump administration who argued that the canceled grants reflect a government priority against anti-Semitism.
Harvard combate administração Trump em tribunal contra cancelamento de fundos | EUA
Portugal· 2025-07-22
A lawyer for the government, Michael Velchik, said the government has authority to cancel research grants when an institution is out of compliance.
Harvard seeks $2.6-billion in funding restored in legal battle with TrumpCanada· 2025-07-21
Justice Department lawyer Michael Velchik argued the detainee’s status should be enough to keep a judge out of the matter.
Trump administration argues to keep window short for alleged Tren de Aragua detainees to challenge removalUnited States· 2025-05-06
Michael Velchik is a Justice Department lawyer who answered Judge Rodriguez's question affirmatively.
In Texas Borderland, Trump’s Immigration Push Suffers Its Worst Legal Defeat YetUnited States· 2025-05-02
Justice Department lawyer Michael Velchik stated that the government would give migrants notice of their removal.
Judge skeptical Trump's Venezuela deportation notices comply with Supreme Court ruling
Guyana· 2025-04-22
