Erin Durant
@erindurant42.bsky.social
Founder of Durant Barristers. I like sports, birds and photography. Currently lawyering rarely and healing full time.
Women’s curling at 8. Men’s hockey around 10. Canada’s productivity will be low this morning.
February 20, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Women’s curling at 8. Men’s hockey around 10. Canada’s productivity will be low this morning.
On the left: the rule of law
On the right: the rule of a tyrant
On the right: the rule of a tyrant
February 20, 2026 at 11:16 AM
On the left: the rule of law
On the right: the rule of a tyrant
On the right: the rule of a tyrant
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I filed two more habeas petitions tonight just to fuck up this guy's weekend, specifically 😈😈😈
Don't even get get me started on how an AUSA, in a sworn declaration filed in federal court, complains about how many habeas cases they have and how hard it's making their life. Pathetic.
![Instead, Counsel for Respondet complains that he has too many cases concerning
people—fathers, mothers, children, friends, and neighbors—unconstitutionally detained by
Respondents. Id. at ¶ 9. As recently explained in a case against these same parties,
Respondents “allocated substantial resources to sending thousands of agents to Minnesota,
detaining thousands of people, and housing them in their facilities. [Respondents] cannot
suddenly lack resources when it comes to protecting detainees’ constitutional rights.” The
Advocs. for Hum. Rts. v. U.S. Dep’t of Homeland Sec., Noem, Lyons, Easterwood, No. 26-
CV-00749, slip op. at 29–30 (D. Minn. Feb. 12, 2026) (Dkt. No. 95). Counsel for
Respondent cannot rely on the sheer unlawfulness of his clients’ conduct as an excuse for
his failure to defend such unlawfulness.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ccm7gttkbfs2eyyrlpshmeun/bafkreiaytq2l24jbvrfoih7sclyj7d32q6xpfsdvv2llfbltlpvj5j6xdu@jpeg)
February 20, 2026 at 4:26 AM
I filed two more habeas petitions tonight just to fuck up this guy's weekend, specifically 😈😈😈
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The cover-up just never ends. Rest in peace, Ruben Ray Martinez.
February 20, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The cover-up just never ends. Rest in peace, Ruben Ray Martinez.
I recall similar advertisements in the toronto subway not long ago.
I'm in B.C. and we literally had ads at the bus stop paid for by Alberta trying to convince people to move there but now Alberta needs to get out of the constitution because too many people have moved there
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces fall referendum on immigration, constitutional questions | CBC News
Premier Danielle Smith wants to hold a referendum in October on measures to limit immigration to Alberta and changes she believes would give the province more rights under the Constitution.
www.cbc.ca
February 20, 2026 at 10:45 AM
I recall similar advertisements in the toronto subway not long ago.
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Feds blew a deadline in one of my habeas cases. Didn't file everything until 4pm the next day. Court ordered the AUSA to explain why he filed late. His response? It was 11:30pm and “I do not know how to file documents through CMECF.”
My response below:
My response below:
![On February 13, 2026, Petitioner [REDACTED] filed a Petition for a Writ of Habeas
Corpus. Dkt. 1. The same day, the Court issued an Order to Show Cause requiring
Respondents to respond to the Petition no later than February 17, 2026. Dkt. 4 at ¶ 1. That
order also required Respondents to file all their supporting documentation by February 17,
2026. Id. at ¶ 2. On February 18, 2026, Respondents late-filed their response to the Petition
along with a declaration and single exhibit. Dkts. 5–6. Around two hours later, the Court
issued an order requiring Respondents to file a declaration and exhibits references in the
late-filed Response but not filed with the court, along with a declaration explaining the
reason for filing late, within 24 hours. Dkt. 7. Respondents finally filed the balance of their
supporting documentation by 4:06 P.M, February 18.1 Dkt. 9.
Respondents never moved the Court for an extension of time to file their response
or supporting documentation. Third Declaration o f[REDACTED] in Response to
Text-Only Order ECF No. 7, Dkt. 10, at ¶ 9 (hereinafter “3d. [REDACTED] Decl.”). They never
even contacted Counsel for Petitioner to inform him of the late filing. In the declaration, of
1 The declaration explaining the cause for late filing was not filed until 11:06 P.M. that
night. Dkt. 10.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ccm7gttkbfs2eyyrlpshmeun/bafkreify7suznttum67oxtxt5aihc5xi7n2mootnpswjyjel5jdn3f77ue@jpeg)
![Assistant U.S. Attorney [REDACTED], Counsel for Respondents offers a host of
limp excuses for filing late. First, AUSA [REDACTED] admits he was fine with violating the
Court’s scheduling order, instructing his staff that it was okay to “file before midnight if
possible or early Wednesday morning.” 3d. [REDACTED] Decl. at ¶ 3. His excuse for the late
filing of the response itself is risible: support staff was offline and, in [REDACTED] own words,
“I do not know how to file documents through CMECF.” Id. This is no excuse. The Court’s
order makes no exception for staff unavailability or the failure of an attorney to know the
basic functions of their profession.2 See Order to Show Cause, Dkt. 3.
Further, Counsel for Respondents admits he was not prepared to file all of the
documentation the Response relied upon even at that late date. As he points out, he only
requested a copy of the travel document after the Court’s order to respond further. 3d.
[REDACTED] Decl. at ¶ 6 (“Upon receipt of the Court’s Order, ECF No. 7, I immediately
contacted ICE and requested the travel document referenced in the [REDACTED] Declaration as
it had not been provided to me earlier.”). It is troubling that Counsel for Respondents
knowingly referenced documents he did not have, had not seen, and seemingly had no plans
to see until the Court ordered them produced. See, e.g., Response to Petition for Writ of
Habeas Corpus, Dkt. 5 at 2, 4 (hereinafter “Response”). Besides the potential ethical issues
that filing without ever seeing relied-up evidence raises,3 it evinces a total lack of respect
for Petitioner’s rights and the Court’s order. Counsel for Respondents apologies to the
Court and below-signed counsel for the late filing. 3d. [REDACTED] Decl. at ¶ 10. Wherefore
Petitioner, who has been unconstitutionally detained for two months?
2 Counsel for Petitioner will note that he can somehow manage to file documents through
CM/ECF himself without the resources and might of the Federal Government…](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ccm7gttkbfs2eyyrlpshmeun/bafkreib5m66fz5oqonwik3qj74rwh44cz5augk5so2pu2w7fc4puijnoye@jpeg)
February 20, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Feds blew a deadline in one of my habeas cases. Didn't file everything until 4pm the next day. Court ordered the AUSA to explain why he filed late. His response? It was 11:30pm and “I do not know how to file documents through CMECF.”
My response below:
My response below:
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Did an interview for this and I really appreciate NPR for continuing to cover the surreal situation facing observers and commuters here in Minneapolis, even as the attention of the world moves on.
ICE officers often tell people tracking and watching them that they are breaking federal law in doing so, but legal experts say the vast majority of observers are exercising their constitutional rights. n.pr/4qPmLGr
The Trump administration is increasingly trying to criminalize observing ICE
ICE officers often tell people tracking and watching them that they are breaking federal law in doing so, but legal experts say the vast majority of observers are exercising their constitutional rights.
n.pr
February 20, 2026 at 1:22 AM
Did an interview for this and I really appreciate NPR for continuing to cover the surreal situation facing observers and commuters here in Minneapolis, even as the attention of the world moves on.
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DOJ used to put these on the walls of post offices.
Smaller. And sometimes with a posted reward.
Smaller. And sometimes with a posted reward.
February 20, 2026 at 12:32 AM
DOJ used to put these on the walls of post offices.
Smaller. And sometimes with a posted reward.
Smaller. And sometimes with a posted reward.
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“Hanging that banner should put to rest any doubt that Donald Trump has hijacked the independence of the Justice Department. He — not the American people — is the only client DOJ’s current leadership serves." www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
Large banner of Trump unfurled at Justice Department headquarters
The DOJ has traditionally operated with a degree of separation from the White House to prevent the department's powers from being abused for political purposes.
www.nbcnews.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:17 PM
“Hanging that banner should put to rest any doubt that Donald Trump has hijacked the independence of the Justice Department. He — not the American people — is the only client DOJ’s current leadership serves." www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...
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Vance wants to end birthright citizenship so maybe he should shut the fuck up?
Eileen Gu, born to a Chinese immigrant mother and American father, has won five medals — the most by any female freestyle skier in Olympic history.
Her decision to compete for China instead of the U.S. has drawn criticism from Vice President JD Vance.
Her decision to compete for China instead of the U.S. has drawn criticism from Vice President JD Vance.
February 19, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Vance wants to end birthright citizenship so maybe he should shut the fuck up?
She’s great for the sport. An incredible story.
“That’s what I’m f—ing talking about!”
Alysa Liu as she leaves the ice 🔥
Alysa Liu as she leaves the ice 🔥
February 20, 2026 at 12:38 AM
She’s great for the sport. An incredible story.
I’ve been working on part III of this article that reviews the state of Canada’s democracy. I may have to sneak in a bit more American content though. It’s been a week.
open.substack.com/pub/durantba...
open.substack.com/pub/durantba...
The Destruction of a Democracy - Part II
Does Democracy still exist in the United States?
open.substack.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I’ve been working on part III of this article that reviews the state of Canada’s democracy. I may have to sneak in a bit more American content though. It’s been a week.
open.substack.com/pub/durantba...
open.substack.com/pub/durantba...
Something else that will not be investigated.
NEW: Jeffrey Epstein cultivated relationships with CBP officers at the airports he frequented.
Epstein emailed and texted with six CBP officers, invited them to his island, visited with them at the airport, and frequently sought to determine who was going to be on duty when he was traveling
Epstein emailed and texted with six CBP officers, invited them to his island, visited with them at the airport, and frequently sought to determine who was going to be on duty when he was traveling
Revealed: Epstein cultivated relationship with CBP officer, causing US investigation
Guardian review of US justice department files reveals Epstein interacted with six CBP officers. The officer investigated denied any knowledge of trafficking underage girls
www.theguardian.com
February 20, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Something else that will not be investigated.
Americans, please explain what your legislative branch is for, why they aren’t doing their job and how there are not daily massive protests in every major city?
Trump: "I want to let you know that United States is going to make a contribution of $10 billion to the Board of Peace." (Congress has not appropriated this money!)
February 19, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Americans, please explain what your legislative branch is for, why they aren’t doing their job and how there are not daily massive protests in every major city?
Evidence of how tariff inflation works.
TRUMP: This gentleman has a great company. We was in big trouble and then I put on the tariffs. It's amazing anyone could complain about them
BIZ OWNER: It's been a game changer. We were competing with China. They were producing racks at $90 a piece. Our costs alone are $150. You leveled it
BIZ OWNER: It's been a game changer. We were competing with China. They were producing racks at $90 a piece. Our costs alone are $150. You leveled it
February 19, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Evidence of how tariff inflation works.
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Again, the courts can't save us & legislation from Congress can't save us because neither of those things is designed to fix the problem of a Mad King doing rampant lawless & unconstitutional authoritarianism. There is only one solution & it requires 67 votes in the Senate.
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February 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Again, the courts can't save us & legislation from Congress can't save us because neither of those things is designed to fix the problem of a Mad King doing rampant lawless & unconstitutional authoritarianism. There is only one solution & it requires 67 votes in the Senate.
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
bsky.app/profile/mcop...
A tale of 3 countries. The first photo is a new banner unveiled at the US Department of Justice.
February 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM
A tale of 3 countries. The first photo is a new banner unveiled at the US Department of Justice.
If captain clutch ends it…
February 19, 2026 at 8:28 PM
If captain clutch ends it…
I get excited anytime Sophie Jaques is on the ice. Her uncle worked with my husband here in Ottawa. He’s very proud.
February 19, 2026 at 8:08 PM
I get excited anytime Sophie Jaques is on the ice. Her uncle worked with my husband here in Ottawa. He’s very proud.
It’s only been 3 minutes 30 seconds in this period. I can’t breathe.
February 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
It’s only been 3 minutes 30 seconds in this period. I can’t breathe.
I was having lunch at a bar downtown Ottawa when Canada scored. Much cheering occurred in a typically stuffy establishment.
Two up, two down and Canada holds the 1-0 lead over the United States in the gold medal game.
The lone goal so far was courtesy of Kristin O’Neill shorthanded.
SOG: 21-20 Canada
What an unbelievable two periods of hockey in this one. Now excuse me as I find my breath.
The lone goal so far was courtesy of Kristin O’Neill shorthanded.
SOG: 21-20 Canada
What an unbelievable two periods of hockey in this one. Now excuse me as I find my breath.
February 19, 2026 at 7:45 PM
I was having lunch at a bar downtown Ottawa when Canada scored. Much cheering occurred in a typically stuffy establishment.
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'At a moment when your government is rounding people up and building camps to concentrate them — and you know *everyone in the world knows it* — some ambivalence when you’re at an international competition is not just understandable but unavoidable." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
Yeah, US Olympians are woke. Deal with it.
Sports have always been political — it's just a question of who's speaking out.
www.publicnotice.co
February 19, 2026 at 1:21 PM
'At a moment when your government is rounding people up and building camps to concentrate them — and you know *everyone in the world knows it* — some ambivalence when you’re at an international competition is not just understandable but unavoidable." — @paulwaldman.bsky.social
He’s not very good at hiding it.
Trump: "Frankly, if these radical left lunatic Democrats would come and say, 'Please, help us, please,' we'd stop crimes all over the place. Sometimes we have to force ourselves upon them because they're so bad."
February 19, 2026 at 2:02 AM
He’s not very good at hiding it.
I’m reading a book by Stephen King about writing. In it he writes:
“I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops.”
This book was already worth the price.
“I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops.”
This book was already worth the price.
February 19, 2026 at 1:52 AM
I’m reading a book by Stephen King about writing. In it he writes:
“I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops.”
This book was already worth the price.
“I believe the road to hell is paved with adverbs, and I will shout it from the rooftops.”
This book was already worth the price.
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It'd take some digging. You'd need either their commission package, or you'd have to cross reference the year they were commissioned with the year they graduated law school.
Not impossible if a journalist wanted to do it.
Not impossible if a journalist wanted to do it.
February 19, 2026 at 1:24 AM
It'd take some digging. You'd need either their commission package, or you'd have to cross reference the year they were commissioned with the year they graduated law school.
Not impossible if a journalist wanted to do it.
Not impossible if a journalist wanted to do it.