Leo Terrell’s past is at odds with Trump’s description of an “incredibly successful” attorney. Documents obtained by ProPublica and The Chronicle of Higher Education reveal a trail of legal disputes and unpaid debts.
  • A Mixed Track Record: Civil rights attorney Leo Terrell, who leads Trump’s antisemitism task force, has had a legal career marred by client disputes and scathing judicial rebukes.
  • Unpaid Bills and Tax Debt: Before his sudden MAGA conversion, Terrell was beset with financial problems.
  • No “Lawyer Talk”: At the Justice Department, current and former attorneys say, he’s berated staff who try to follow proper procedures for civil rights complaints.