Todd Blanche’s criticism of Democrats’ treatment of President Donald Trump and his allies is among several legal stories drawing attention, alongside the death of a prominent litigator, new criminal law school rankings and questions about artificial intelligence’s place in the justice system.

In a sharply critical [commentary on Blanche](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/11/todd-blanche-is-the-real-victim-just-ask-him-hell-tell-you/), Above the Law depicts him as portraying Trump and his allies as victims of Democratic hostility. The piece takes aim at that portrayal, casting Blanche’s complaints as part of a broader political dispute over the treatment of the president and those around him.

Another story marks the death of a [litigator who challenged Trump’s executive orders](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/11/legendary-litigator-who-took-on-trump-passes-away-while-prepping-for-trial/). The lawyer died while preparing for trial, according to Above the Law, after work confronting orders the publication describes as unconstitutional. The report frames that advocacy as a consequential defense of the legal profession.

For prospective law students, a separate [2026 ranking of law schools for criminal law](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/11/the-best-law-schools-for-criminal-law-2026/) considers which institutions stand out in the field. The ranking offers a point of reference for readers interested in criminal law programs, though the summary does not identify the schools that made the list or explain the criteria used to assess them.

Technology and access to legal help are the focus of a fourth article. Above the Law argues that [AI can play a role in expanding access to justice](https://abovethelaw.com/2026/11/for-access-to-justice-the-perfect-lawyer-is-the-enemy-of-the-good-chatbot/), although not necessarily by performing the tasks readers might expect. Its framing contrasts the ideal of a “perfect lawyer” with the potential usefulness of a chatbot, raising a practical question about how technology can help people seeking legal assistance.

Together, the stories move from political grievance and constitutional litigation to legal education and the tools people may use to navigate the justice system.