Kristine Lucius

The Leadership Conference

Kristine Lucius is executive vice president for policy at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and previously served as Staff Director for the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Kristine Lucius's Articles

Executive Power, Federal Courts, Separation of Powers

Will the Federal Judiciary Remain a Check and Balance After Trump?

February 16, 2018

Donald J. Trump is no stranger to the power of judges. As a businessman, he bragged about how he used lawsuits to protect his brand and to dodge bad investments through the bankruptcy process. Then, as a candidate for President, he showed his clear disdain for the independent role that judges play in our democracy….