March 19, 2026

In a quirky yet serious turn of events, the legal community is buzzing with a unique bracket-style showdown dubbed the Rudy Giuliani Region, where the public votes on which Trump administration lawyer most deserves to be stripped of their law license. This follows documented instances of unethical behavior ranging from lying to courts to breaching statutory duties.
The bracket, named after Rudy Giuliani—a former figure of legal authority who fell from grace after numerous false statements during the 2020 election—highlights four controversial lawyers. Giuliani himself was disbarred in New York and D.C. and faced a hefty defamation judgment, setting a somber backdrop for this unusual legal contest.
The first matchup features Lindsey Halligan against Drew Ensign. Halligan, shockingly appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite no criminal law experience, displayed a series of blunders, including illegal appointment and misuse of her title, which led to her professional downfall. Drew Ensign, on the other hand, faced accusations of misleading a judge about deportation flights and inappropriate pressures on colleagues, marking him as another candidate for disbarment.
The second duel pits Alina Habba against Steven Vandervelden. Habba, another Trump lawyer turned faux U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, is notorious for her mishandling of the E. Jean Carroll case and her unconstitutional appointment. Vandervelden, a retired prosecutor turned dance photographer, was pulled back into the legal field to handle a baseless case against Democratic lawmakers—a decision that questions his judgment and suitability to practice law.
Polls are now open for the public to cast their votes on which attorney most deserves a "swift kick in the law license." The voting will continue through Monday at 7:59 p.m. Eastern, offering a platform for legal enthusiasts and the general public alike to weigh in on this pressing and peculiar question. The ultimate aim? To highlight the importance of ethical integrity in the legal profession.
To participate in the voting or to learn more about the contenders and their questionable legal maneuvers, visit the official bracket site. This is not only a chance to voice your opinion but also a unique way to engage with the ongoing conversation about standards and accountability in the field of law.