Cathy Gellis
@cathygellis.bsky.social
Lawyer, writer, all-around-great person
I mostly post about technology, law, and civil liberties (especially free speech), and how they intersect. And mostly at Techdirt: https://www.techdirt.com/user/cathy/
I also post silly things too.
I mostly post about technology, law, and civil liberties (especially free speech), and how they intersect. And mostly at Techdirt: https://www.techdirt.com/user/cathy/
I also post silly things too.
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Cathy Gellis
@cathygellis.bsky.social
· Jan 3
Oaths Of Office, And How Everyone Not Moving To Impeach Trump Is Violating Their Own
Until very recently the only member of Congress excused from not having moved to impeach Trump was Rep. Grijalva, because until someone swore her in there was nothing she could officially do. But f…
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A reminder: any member of Congress not impeaching is violating their own oath of office.
It's not optional.
www.techdirt.com/2025/11/26/o...
It's not optional.
www.techdirt.com/2025/11/26/o...
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Civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong's latest brief reveals the backstory of her arrest in a footnote. Feds refused to let her self-surrender, taped her arrest at a hotel, and broke a promise not to post it on social media, she says.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
February 9, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Civil rights lawyer Nekima Levy Armstrong's latest brief reveals the backstory of her arrest in a footnote. Feds refused to let her self-surrender, taped her arrest at a hotel, and broke a promise not to post it on social media, she says.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
The White House then digitally altered it to smear her.
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Levy Armstrong's terms of release require her to report any contact with law enforcement to a probation officer.
But her attorneys says she "maintains her First Amendment right to participate in protests against the current federally imposed police state." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But her attorneys says she "maintains her First Amendment right to participate in protests against the current federally imposed police state." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
February 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Levy Armstrong's terms of release require her to report any contact with law enforcement to a probation officer.
But her attorneys says she "maintains her First Amendment right to participate in protests against the current federally imposed police state." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
But her attorneys says she "maintains her First Amendment right to participate in protests against the current federally imposed police state." storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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When I worked for Reason magazine during Trump's rise to power in 2016, I was explicitly forbidden by the editor in chief from writing about Trump's racism, or the violence and racism at his rallies.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
February 9, 2026 at 2:10 PM
When I worked for Reason magazine during Trump's rise to power in 2016, I was explicitly forbidden by the editor in chief from writing about Trump's racism, or the violence and racism at his rallies.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
It was a "sideshow," I was told.
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*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:29 PM
*Green card application in process and work permit, married to US citizen
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
*Lived in US for 20 years, no criminal record
*In detention for five months with no charge, despite judge approving release
*He disputes ICE claim that he signed forms agreeing to deportation
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This is a wild departure from past practices. All the talk of the “Worst of the Worst” is a lie. Usually between 50-75 percent of ICE deportees have criminal records. We’ve turned ICE from a crime-fighting org into a racial profiling and ethnic cleansing operation.
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 PM
This is a wild departure from past practices. All the talk of the “Worst of the Worst” is a lie. Usually between 50-75 percent of ICE deportees have criminal records. We’ve turned ICE from a crime-fighting org into a racial profiling and ethnic cleansing operation.
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“a measles infection destroyed between 11 per cent and 75 per cent of their antibodies, leaving them vulnerable to many of the infections to which they previously had immunity.”
And don’t forget Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
Shame on antivaxxers endangering Littles too young for vaccines.
And don’t forget Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
Shame on antivaxxers endangering Littles too young for vaccines.
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
“a measles infection destroyed between 11 per cent and 75 per cent of their antibodies, leaving them vulnerable to many of the infections to which they previously had immunity.”
And don’t forget Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
Shame on antivaxxers endangering Littles too young for vaccines.
And don’t forget Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
Shame on antivaxxers endangering Littles too young for vaccines.
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And yes, you can argue that the GOP never plans to run another traditional presidential campaign, or that it never intends to enact policy on a federal level again.
But not intending to and not being able to are two very different things.
But not intending to and not being able to are two very different things.
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
And yes, you can argue that the GOP never plans to run another traditional presidential campaign, or that it never intends to enact policy on a federal level again.
But not intending to and not being able to are two very different things.
But not intending to and not being able to are two very different things.
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So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Probes Comcast Relations With NBC Stations
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sent a letter to Comcast on Tuesday announcing a probe of the company's relations with NBC affiliates.
variety.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
So we're clear (because the press is apparently incapable) this is a fake competition investigation designed to help local right wing propaganda broadcasters consolidate and increase their power over whatever's left of local U.S. news
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This woman is in charge of the US Agency for Global Media, which is supposed to serve and represent the best American values
February 9, 2026 at 3:10 AM
This woman is in charge of the US Agency for Global Media, which is supposed to serve and represent the best American values
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Amongst other things, this again highlights the core point about due process. It’s bad enough to be in a “show me your papers” situation, but your precious citizen/non-citizen, “legal”/“illegal” distinctions are meaningless when you can’t prove anything to authorities because they don’t give a shit.
And here is my story: ‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...
‘Absolute hell’: Irishman with valid US work permit held by Ice since September
Seamus Culleton has been in a detention facility in Texas for nearly five months despite having no criminal record
www.irishtimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Amongst other things, this again highlights the core point about due process. It’s bad enough to be in a “show me your papers” situation, but your precious citizen/non-citizen, “legal”/“illegal” distinctions are meaningless when you can’t prove anything to authorities because they don’t give a shit.
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Carroll’s Law: When people actually read the privacy policy they struggle to correctly interpret it, paradoxically resulting in both an overestimation and underestimation of risks.
February 9, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Carroll’s Law: When people actually read the privacy policy they struggle to correctly interpret it, paradoxically resulting in both an overestimation and underestimation of risks.
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*new* from me:
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
How do MLB workers protect Latin players from Trump's ICE raids? By themselves.
Front office staffers told eyeblack about keeping immigrant players safe while league guidance is minimal and "Manfred kisses Trump's ass."
www.readeyeblack.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM
*new* from me:
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
As pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, three front office staffers spoke to me about helping Latino baseball players and their families navigate an America ravaged by ICE raids.
They say guidance from MLB has been “minimal” so their teams are getting creative.
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So the entire reason they're trying to deport ANYONE/EVERYONE
is because they've set quotas.
These quotas are based on the lies they've told, that there are 'millions' of undocumented people ('illegal aliens')...you know the ones the DNC bring in on magic busses to steal votes.
So yeah.
is because they've set quotas.
These quotas are based on the lies they've told, that there are 'millions' of undocumented people ('illegal aliens')...you know the ones the DNC bring in on magic busses to steal votes.
So yeah.
The government says the people being deported are violent criminals, and they treat them inhumanely. But mostly they are subjecting ordinary people to extraordinary punishments.
February 9, 2026 at 12:36 PM
So the entire reason they're trying to deport ANYONE/EVERYONE
is because they've set quotas.
These quotas are based on the lies they've told, that there are 'millions' of undocumented people ('illegal aliens')...you know the ones the DNC bring in on magic busses to steal votes.
So yeah.
is because they've set quotas.
These quotas are based on the lies they've told, that there are 'millions' of undocumented people ('illegal aliens')...you know the ones the DNC bring in on magic busses to steal votes.
So yeah.
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Seems like this is the kind of thing @governorwalz.mn.gov and @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social could be addressing since they've given up on the feds - just the bare fucking minimum. Any kind of recognition to the public that they even see this.
I remain astonished that Walz has all but disappeared.
I remain astonished that Walz has all but disappeared.
Hennepin County and State Patrol officers can be seen in images from Whipple on Sat concealing their faces, which is against a MN law that also applies to cops.
In was 26 degrees on Sat. They cannot claim it was “protection from weather.”
In was 26 degrees on Sat. They cannot claim it was “protection from weather.”
February 9, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Seems like this is the kind of thing @governorwalz.mn.gov and @mayorjacobfrey.bsky.social could be addressing since they've given up on the feds - just the bare fucking minimum. Any kind of recognition to the public that they even see this.
I remain astonished that Walz has all but disappeared.
I remain astonished that Walz has all but disappeared.
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one maybe major problem with rolling up his companies like Musk is doing is that whatever liability he was sitting on in X for things like CSAM or GDPR is no longer quarantined
February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
one maybe major problem with rolling up his companies like Musk is doing is that whatever liability he was sitting on in X for things like CSAM or GDPR is no longer quarantined
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loved every second of Bad Bunny. That message of inclusion and a celebration of cultures like Puerto Rico’s is just what America needs right now. Plus, his music just gets you in motion. 10/10
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
loved every second of Bad Bunny. That message of inclusion and a celebration of cultures like Puerto Rico’s is just what America needs right now. Plus, his music just gets you in motion. 10/10
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That’s Brett Ratner there on the right.
February 9, 2026 at 5:03 AM
That’s Brett Ratner there on the right.
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THE HATERS SAID THE PATRIOTS COULDN'T DO IT. AND THEY WERE
CORRECT. HONESTLY GREAT CALL FROM THE HATERS
CORRECT. HONESTLY GREAT CALL FROM THE HATERS
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
THE HATERS SAID THE PATRIOTS COULDN'T DO IT. AND THEY WERE
CORRECT. HONESTLY GREAT CALL FROM THE HATERS
CORRECT. HONESTLY GREAT CALL FROM THE HATERS
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If you've been at the poker table for more than 20 minutes and you don't know who the patsy is, youre it.
Related:
Related:
Kalshi claims $70.3 million have in bets have been placed on "which brands will advertise during the big game," which is a thing that many people in many positions will have known for some time before tonight
February 9, 2026 at 3:22 AM
If you've been at the poker table for more than 20 minutes and you don't know who the patsy is, youre it.
Related:
Related:
I'd like it to be the kickers, but I think it's probably got to be the running back who kept getting the field position for the field goals to happen.
Make the Seattle kicker and punter co-MVPs, you cowards.
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
I'd like it to be the kickers, but I think it's probably got to be the running back who kept getting the field position for the field goals to happen.
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Hemsworth should stick with his initial instincts on this one.
Bizarre dystopian Superbowl commercial where AIexa+ tries to kill Chris Hemsworth many different ways, then offers him a massage. And this is to try to convince folks that AI is good? I thought it was a promo for a Black Mirror episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ha92...
Chris Hemsworth thinks Alexa+ is scary good | Big Game Commercial
YouTube video by Amazon Alexa
www.youtube.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Hemsworth should stick with his initial instincts on this one.
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Wonder if Goldman passed on the IPO and that’s what inspired him to pivot to the classics.
February 9, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Wonder if Goldman passed on the IPO and that’s what inspired him to pivot to the classics.
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Jesus Christ those Jesus Christ ads are bad.
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Jesus Christ those Jesus Christ ads are bad.
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this is exactly why i’ve started calling myself a “public school democrat.” they took me to independence hall on a field trip in elementary school, and i latched on to the soaring, righteous propaganda, hook, line, and sinker. i bought the hype, and the imperative to make it real
Yes!!! And I think it's good actually to embrace that dream as "who we really are" and label all the horrific shit this country has done as NOT who we really are
We can acknowledge the evil while also being like "and fuck that shit, that's not our America"
We can acknowledge the evil while also being like "and fuck that shit, that's not our America"
February 7, 2026 at 6:45 PM
this is exactly why i’ve started calling myself a “public school democrat.” they took me to independence hall on a field trip in elementary school, and i latched on to the soaring, righteous propaganda, hook, line, and sinker. i bought the hype, and the imperative to make it real
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damn how did jesus afford that ad
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 AM
damn how did jesus afford that ad