Statement: Judge Reopens Investigation Into Trump’s IRS Settlement

July 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following is a statement from Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), co-founder and board member of Democracy Defenders Action, Matt Platkin, founding partner of Platkin LLP, and co-counsel at Susman Godfrey. They are co-counsel for 35 judges who submitted an amicus brief in Trump v. IRS, calling on Judge Williams to reopen the case:

“The court’s opinion is a resounding victory for the rule of law. We are proud to represent these former judges in presenting the arguments that the court adopted.”

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