Eliza Orlins
@elizaorlins.bsky.social
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Eliza Orlins
@elizaorlins.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Hey Bluesky! Just reintroducing myself. I’m Eliza Orlins, a career public defender in Manhattan for the past 15 years! I am often raging against injustice in the criminal legal system as well as helping people understand their rights—NEVER EVER TALK TO THE COPS! Let me know what you want to learn!
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Everyone is talking about the headlines in the Maduro indictment.
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Objection: The Maduro Indictment, Read Closely
Breaking Down the Maduro Indictment: What DOJ Actually Alleged—and What It Is Stretching to Claim
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January 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Everyone is talking about the headlines in the Maduro indictment.
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
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From the author: "Here is the reality DOJ does not have to articulate: it does not need to win this case.
Whether this case ever reaches trial is almost beside the point. The indictment itself is the punishment."
Whether this case ever reaches trial is almost beside the point. The indictment itself is the punishment."
Everyone is talking about the headlines in the Maduro indictment.
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Objection: The Maduro Indictment, Read Closely
Breaking Down the Maduro Indictment: What DOJ Actually Alleged—and What It Is Stretching to Claim
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:26 PM
From the author: "Here is the reality DOJ does not have to articulate: it does not need to win this case.
Whether this case ever reaches trial is almost beside the point. The indictment itself is the punishment."
Whether this case ever reaches trial is almost beside the point. The indictment itself is the punishment."
Energy bills are up, and gas costs more this winter. Rep. Mike Lawler voted to protect the tariffs that raise energy-sector costs. Have you seen your household totals change?
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Energy bills are up, and gas costs more this winter. Rep. Mike Lawler voted to raise costs.
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January 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Energy bills are up, and gas costs more this winter. Rep. Mike Lawler voted to protect the tariffs that raise energy-sector costs. Have you seen your household totals change?
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A very good analysis of the indictment.
Everyone is talking about the headlines in the Maduro indictment.
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Objection: The Maduro Indictment, Read Closely
Breaking Down the Maduro Indictment: What DOJ Actually Alleged—and What It Is Stretching to Claim
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:10 AM
A very good analysis of the indictment.
Reposted by Eliza Orlins
"This is a criminal charging document performing foreign policy work...That is a dangerous precedent. And when the government has to contort doctrine this much to bring a case, it usually means the ground beneath it is unstable."
Everyone is talking about the headlines in the Maduro indictment.
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Objection: The Maduro Indictment, Read Closely
Breaking Down the Maduro Indictment: What DOJ Actually Alleged—and What It Is Stretching to Claim
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:21 AM
"This is a criminal charging document performing foreign policy work...That is a dangerous precedent. And when the government has to contort doctrine this much to bring a case, it usually means the ground beneath it is unstable."
Everyone is talking about the headlines in the Maduro indictment.
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Objection: The Maduro Indictment, Read Closely
Breaking Down the Maduro Indictment: What DOJ Actually Alleged—and What It Is Stretching to Claim
open.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Everyone is talking about the headlines in the Maduro indictment.
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
Very few are talking about the legal gymnastics inside it—especially flight allegations, terrorism designations, and immunity workaround.
I read the whole thing. Here’s what DOJ is actually doing.
open.substack.com/pub/objectio...
What the fuck. Trump is claiming the U.S. military captured a sitting head of state in his own country, with no extradition process & no legal authority.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
January 3, 2026 at 11:54 AM
What the fuck. Trump is claiming the U.S. military captured a sitting head of state in his own country, with no extradition process & no legal authority.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
No matter what you think of Maduro, that’s absolutely insane behavior—and a precedent that should alarm anyone who cares about international law.
Inauguration Day!!
Frigid but inspiring.
Frigid but inspiring.
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Inauguration Day!!
Frigid but inspiring.
Frigid but inspiring.
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Wow. Most of this was new to me.
I want to talk about how junk science ruins innocent lives.
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
December 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Wow. Most of this was new to me.
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This thread is fascinating and informative. 📌
I want to talk about how junk science ruins innocent lives.
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
December 30, 2025 at 6:39 AM
This thread is fascinating and informative. 📌
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On top of these examples, I also have some misgivings about the various methods used for DNA comparison.
No, they don’t match the full DNA profile like CSI would have you believe, they match on a very limited subset of it, with a lot of statistical handwaving.
Running full sequence is too costly.
No, they don’t match the full DNA profile like CSI would have you believe, they match on a very limited subset of it, with a lot of statistical handwaving.
Running full sequence is too costly.
I want to talk about how junk science ruins innocent lives.
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
July 4, 2023 at 9:14 AM
On top of these examples, I also have some misgivings about the various methods used for DNA comparison.
No, they don’t match the full DNA profile like CSI would have you believe, they match on a very limited subset of it, with a lot of statistical handwaving.
Running full sequence is too costly.
No, they don’t match the full DNA profile like CSI would have you believe, they match on a very limited subset of it, with a lot of statistical handwaving.
Running full sequence is too costly.
Reposted by Eliza Orlins
I want to talk about how junk science ruins innocent lives.
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
July 4, 2023 at 3:59 AM
I want to talk about how junk science ruins innocent lives.
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
The criminal legal system is overwhelmed by junk science.
IT IS AN OUTRAGE.
If you're not deeply disturbed by what's going on, I need you to pay close attention.
Let me explain. 🧵/x
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December 30, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Good news of the week!!
Follow these creators bringing you hope instead of doomscrolling: @sanderjennings.bsky.social @elizaorlins.bsky.social, @tonolatino.bsky.social, @jesscraven101.bsky.social, @womeninamerica.bsky.social, @zackoryk.bsky.social
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This is so fucked. The Epstein files revealed something chilling: DOJ collected the private airline booking records of a journalist who covered the Epstein case and attached them to 2019 subpoenas.
She did NOTHING WRONG. Yet her movements were tracked and stored by the government.
She did NOTHING WRONG. Yet her movements were tracked and stored by the government.
December 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
This is so fucked. The Epstein files revealed something chilling: DOJ collected the private airline booking records of a journalist who covered the Epstein case and attached them to 2019 subpoenas.
She did NOTHING WRONG. Yet her movements were tracked and stored by the government.
She did NOTHING WRONG. Yet her movements were tracked and stored by the government.
Happy Birthday to me!!! The past year has been one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my life. But when you’re the luckiest girl in the world, every year just gets better and better. Aging is such a privilege. 🧵 1/2
December 25, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Happy Birthday to me!!! The past year has been one of the most challenging and rewarding years of my life. But when you’re the luckiest girl in the world, every year just gets better and better. Aging is such a privilege. 🧵 1/2
Tomorrow is my birthday, so I’m going through my photos from the last year of my life to try to choose a few to encapsulate the year I’ve had and oh my god. What a year! We’ve had our ups and downs—certainly as a country, but I’m so proud of all we’ve done to fight back this year. 🧵
December 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Tomorrow is my birthday, so I’m going through my photos from the last year of my life to try to choose a few to encapsulate the year I’ve had and oh my god. What a year! We’ve had our ups and downs—certainly as a country, but I’m so proud of all we’ve done to fight back this year. 🧵
You may have heard that some of the Epstein files redactions have been broken. This is what happens when government lawyers don’t understand basic redaction security.
NSA standards require processing a document 25+ times to ensure redactions can’t be reversed. 🧵/2
NSA standards require processing a document 25+ times to ensure redactions can’t be reversed. 🧵/2
December 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
You may have heard that some of the Epstein files redactions have been broken. This is what happens when government lawyers don’t understand basic redaction security.
NSA standards require processing a document 25+ times to ensure redactions can’t be reversed. 🧵/2
NSA standards require processing a document 25+ times to ensure redactions can’t be reversed. 🧵/2
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CBS pulled a fully vetted 60 Minutes investigation three hours before air.
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
CBS Pulled a 60 Minutes Investigation Into Torture at El Salvador’s CECOT Prison
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
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December 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
CBS pulled a fully vetted 60 Minutes investigation three hours before air.
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
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A leaked recording of the censored segment (on a TV) is freely available now: www.icloud.com/photos/#/icl...
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December 22, 2025 at 10:19 PM
A leaked recording of the censored segment (on a TV) is freely available now: www.icloud.com/photos/#/icl...
Are you a high school senior thinking about college apps? 📚
Don’t miss the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative scholarship—offering $40K in financial aid, mentorship, & career opps for students pursuing STEM at HBCUs. Deadline: January 15.
Apply now: 👇
bit.ly/3JTbu8u
Don’t miss the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative scholarship—offering $40K in financial aid, mentorship, & career opps for students pursuing STEM at HBCUs. Deadline: January 15.
Apply now: 👇
bit.ly/3JTbu8u
FOSSI | Future of STEM Scholars Initiative | AIChE
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December 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Are you a high school senior thinking about college apps? 📚
Don’t miss the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative scholarship—offering $40K in financial aid, mentorship, & career opps for students pursuing STEM at HBCUs. Deadline: January 15.
Apply now: 👇
bit.ly/3JTbu8u
Don’t miss the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative scholarship—offering $40K in financial aid, mentorship, & career opps for students pursuing STEM at HBCUs. Deadline: January 15.
Apply now: 👇
bit.ly/3JTbu8u
CBS pulled a fully vetted 60 Minutes investigation three hours before air.
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
CBS Pulled a 60 Minutes Investigation Into Torture at El Salvador’s CECOT Prison
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtu.be
December 22, 2025 at 9:43 PM
CBS pulled a fully vetted 60 Minutes investigation three hours before air.
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
The internal explanation leaked—and confirmed the allegations.
I break down what happened, why it matters, and what it says about press freedom right now.
👇
youtu.be/mQu6UHhgbCE
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RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
JPMorgan Enabled Jeffrey Epstein—Senator Wyden Speaks Out in Explosive New Interview
Sen. Ron Wyden walked me through the financial trail that let Epstein move money for years.
Full interview:
youtu.be/yfFnRg85KtE
Sen. Ron Wyden walked me through the financial trail that let Epstein move money for years.
Full interview:
youtu.be/yfFnRg85KtE
JPMorgan Enabled Jeffrey Epstein—Senator Wyden Speaks Out in Explosive New Interview
YouTube video by Eliza Orlins
youtu.be
December 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
RELEASE THE EPSTEIN FILES
THIS. IS. A. COVERUP. And it’s in violation of the law. Period. Epstein files redacted by DOJ.
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THIS. IS. A. COVERUP. And it’s in violation of the law. Period. Epstein files redacted by DOJ.
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December 20, 2025 at 12:04 AM
THIS. IS. A. COVERUP. And it’s in violation of the law. Period. Epstein files redacted by DOJ.
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This is a blatant violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers.
December 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This is a blatant violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers.
THIS. IS. A. COVERUP.
And it’s in violation of the law. Period.
And it’s in violation of the law. Period.
December 19, 2025 at 10:48 PM
THIS. IS. A. COVERUP.
And it’s in violation of the law. Period.
And it’s in violation of the law. Period.