Chris Arima
enchantmentesquire.bsky.social
Chris Arima
@enchantmentesquire.bsky.social
Attorney in the Land of Enchantment, who is less than enchanted about the current state of affairs in politics and governance.
Read my thoughts on Trans activism here: chrisarima.substack.com/p/call-me-by...
May 21, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New post up: It Could Only Be You — on racism, real estate agents, and why the problem isn’t just bad apples, it’s the orchard. From redlining to Zillow, racism didn’t end—it just rebranded. Read it here:
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It Could Only Be You
Real Estate Agents, Racist Receipts, and America's Racial Caste
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April 15, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Chinese tech firms export globally tariff-free. U.S. manufacturers face tariffs on critical materials and equipment—raising costs and hurting competitiveness. Trump made it worse to build in America than in China. Art of the Deal? Is America great yet?

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CSMS # 64724565 - UPDATED GUIDANCE – Reciprocal Tariff Exclusion for Specified Products; April 5, 2025 Effective Date
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April 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Governor Lujan Grisham's deployment of the National Guard to assist Albuquerque Police raises critical questions about public safety and governance. I delve into these issues in my latest post. Read more here: chrisarima.substack.com/p/state-of-e...

#NewMexico #Politics #StateofEmergency
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April 9, 2025 at 5:24 AM
Hey @mlb.com, brilliant move for fan engagement—crash your entire platform on Opening Day! Months to prepare, and you went with the ol’ nationwide blackout strategy. Bold choice to grow the game by making sure no one can watch it.
March 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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As President Trump prepares to sign order declaring English the official U.S. language, we checked in with NM state historian Rob Martinez who told us New Mexico will never stop speaking Spanish.
Trump to sign executive order declaring English as official U.S. language • Source New Mexico
As Trump signs order declaring English the official U.S. language, NM state historian declares the state will never stop speaking Spanish
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February 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
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As the Trump administration works to gut diversity, equity and inclusion programs across the country, NM's Supreme Court says it's standing firm.
NM Supreme Court stands by DEI • Source New Mexico
New Mexico Supreme Court releases open letter stating its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
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February 18, 2025 at 10:58 PM
🚨 Attention New Mexico voters: Our voices matter—it's time to act! 🚨

We should be deeply concerned about HB16 and its fentanyl trafficking sentencing enhancements. As a former public defender, I’ve seen how well-intentioned laws inadvertently harm our most vulnerable neighbors
February 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Hell yeah. Hold the line. This is what we need people to do.

Slow things down, don’t comply in advance so the courts have time to stop them. It’s starting to work.
Received a letter from POTUS today purporting to remove me as Commissioner and Chair of the FEC. There's a legal way to replace FEC commissioners-this isn't it. I've been so fortunate to serve the American people and stir up some good trouble along the way. That's not changing anytime soon.
February 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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TGIF! ICYMI, the U.S. Senate yesterday confirmed one of the Project 2025 architects to oversee government spending.
U.S. Senate confirms Russ Vought, a Project 2025 author, to manage the nation’s budget • Source New Mexico
The U.S. Senate confirmed Project 2025 architect Russ Vought as director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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February 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In the wake of the Vought OBM appointment it is important that vets be vigilant with monitoring their entitlement payments moving forward. The Senate just green-lit a war on vets.

#veteransbenefits #OBM #disability
February 7, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The attack on our Constitution continues. For my thoughts on the most recent Trump-El Salvador agreement, read here: chrisarima.substack.com/p/exporting-...

#internationallaw #Trump #ElSalvador
Exporting Injustice
How Trump's Deportation Deal with El Salvador Threatens Constitutional Protections
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February 4, 2025 at 5:46 PM
It’s times like this that this quote rings truer than ever:

“When you stand before God you cannot say ‘But I was told by others to do thus’ or that virtue was not convenient at the time. This will not suffice.”

Just following orders is no excuse to destroy one’s nation and community.

#fascism
January 22, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Right now SCOTUS is hearing arguments on the Texas anti-porn law, and clearly indicating they will overturn Ashcroft and destroy whatever remains of stare decisis.

They seem very concerned for the 1st amendment’s affect on children’s minds. Yet unconcerned on the 2nd’s affect on their bodies.
January 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The war on the working class continues into 2025. Albuquerque citizens deserve better.

#Albuquerque #NewMexico #Politics #Homelessness

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Time to Get Grout Out
Albuquerque Deserves Better
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December 21, 2024 at 6:01 AM
A 74 year old man with cancer who most haven’t heard of is the DNCs choice to lead the oversight committee. The rot remains untreated.

#US #Politics
December 17, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Here are my thoughts on yet another failure to read the room by the Democratic Party. We need to embrace, not alienate, the American working class.

#healthpolitcs #politics #US #democrats #DNC

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A Broken Party
Democrats Continue to Abandon the Working Class for Corporate Interests
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December 17, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Fitting that my first post involves defending #veterans from the incoming #Trump admin. Budget cuts are coming and private interests are targeting veterans care. #Solidarity and vigorous defense of the #workingclass, to include veterans, needs to be our number one priority during the Trump admin.
December 16, 2024 at 8:40 PM