Justin Florence

Guest Author

Justin Florence (@justingflorence) is the Legal Director of Protect Democracy (@protctdemocracy). He was previously Associate Counsel to the President in the White House Counsel’s Office and Senior Counsel to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on the staff of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. He is also on LinkedIn.

Articles by this author:

Mandate Matters: How the DC Circuit Could Limit Trump’s Run-Out-the-Clock Strategy

Jan. 8, 2024 Kristy Parker and Justin Florence

Then-U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows (R) listens prior to Trump's Marine One departure from the South Lawn of the White House July 29, 2020 in Washington, DC. on his way to stops including a fundraising luncheon for the Republican Party and his reelection campaign. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Taking Stock: Accountability for January 6th and the Risks of Recurrence

Jan. 6, 2022 Grant Tudor and Justin Florence

A gavel rests on a sign reading, “Freedom of Information Act.”

Fight It with FOIA: How Congress Can Respond to White House Attempts to Block Congressional Oversight

Jun. 5, 2017 Andy Wright and Justin Florence