Gabriel Malor
@gabrielmalor.bsky.social
Oklahoman in Virginia. Appellate attorney.
I talk about federal court decisions. A lot.
Sometimes the most you can do is the best you can do.
gabriel.malor@gmail.com
I talk about federal court decisions. A lot.
Sometimes the most you can do is the best you can do.
gabriel.malor@gmail.com
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Senators look at Trump's shameless corruption and say "give us some of that"
Buried inside the deal to reopen government is a provision that would give Senators private right of action to sue for millions in damages over their phone records being analyzed by Jack Smith's team.
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Shutdown Deal Would Let Senators Sue Over Jack Smith Searches
Senators whose phone records were sought by Special Counsel Jack Smith would gain authority to sue for millions in damages under a provision buried in the Senate-advanced deal to reopen the government...
news.bloomberglaw.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Senators look at Trump's shameless corruption and say "give us some of that"
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BREAKING: Judge Talwani will be issuing a second order — aside from the Rhode Island TRO — to "protect against the government's position" that the states suing over SNAP benefits are not "parties" to the R.I. litigation. It will be stayed to run concurrently w/ the R.I. order's current admin stay.
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
BREAKING: Judge Talwani will be issuing a second order — aside from the Rhode Island TRO — to "protect against the government's position" that the states suing over SNAP benefits are not "parties" to the R.I. litigation. It will be stayed to run concurrently w/ the R.I. order's current admin stay.
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While we're at it, why do we pay for a fire department when most houses don't even burn down.
Tell me you don’t understand risk pools without telling me you don’t understand risk pools
November 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
While we're at it, why do we pay for a fire department when most houses don't even burn down.
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Another species no longer on the global Endangered list:
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
a man with a mustache says there be whales here in a dark room
Alt: Scotty from Star Trek Original Series (played by Jimmy Doohan) says there be whales here in a Klingon vessel's cargo hold.
media.tenor.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Another species no longer on the global Endangered list:
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae).
A few decades after a Star Trek movie where the central conflict was the total extinction of the humpback, their numbers are rising fast enough to put them at "Least Concern" on the IUCN Red List.
Le sigh. While it is true that she ultimately stopped issuing marriage licenses altogether, she FIRST refused to issue marriage licenses for gay couples and THAT is what this case was about (specifically, her liability for the anti-gay discrimination), not her subsequent fall-back position.
Breaking news: The Supreme Court has declined to consider a challenge to its landmark 2015 ruling that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
The challenge came from a county clerk who stopped issuing marriage licenses shortly after the ruling.
The challenge came from a county clerk who stopped issuing marriage licenses shortly after the ruling.
Supreme Court won’t hear challenge to landmark gay marriage ruling
The announcement indicates there is not an appetite among the high court’s conservative majority to revisit one of the court’s most significant decisions in recent years.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Le sigh. While it is true that she ultimately stopped issuing marriage licenses altogether, she FIRST refused to issue marriage licenses for gay couples and THAT is what this case was about (specifically, her liability for the anti-gay discrimination), not her subsequent fall-back position.
Setting aside the overblown speculation about overturning Obergefell and substantive due process, this means that evil woman might actually have to pay plaintiffs what she owes them for violating their constitutional rights.
November 10, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Setting aside the overblown speculation about overturning Obergefell and substantive due process, this means that evil woman might actually have to pay plaintiffs what she owes them for violating their constitutional rights.
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You had the guy going to the Supreme Court to avoid obeying orders to pay SNAP benefits and decided to work the weekend to save him from more national headlines
November 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
You had the guy going to the Supreme Court to avoid obeying orders to pay SNAP benefits and decided to work the weekend to save him from more national headlines
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To repeat: Maybe electing a life-long criminal to an office where he can pardon other criminals wasn't such a good idea.
November 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
To repeat: Maybe electing a life-long criminal to an office where he can pardon other criminals wasn't such a good idea.
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From his point of view, Kruge was acting to neutralize a Federation superweapon.
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 AM
From his point of view, Kruge was acting to neutralize a Federation superweapon.
Trump is attending a football game, and certain Dems are ready to cave. Why does everything have to suck so much?
November 9, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Trump is attending a football game, and certain Dems are ready to cave. Why does everything have to suck so much?
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JUST IN: In new letter, Trump administration tells federal appeals court that states who instituted full SNAP payments were 'unauthorized' to do so and 'are responsible for the consequences of that action.' Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
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www.documentcloud.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:17 PM
JUST IN: In new letter, Trump administration tells federal appeals court that states who instituted full SNAP payments were 'unauthorized' to do so and 'are responsible for the consequences of that action.' Doc: www.documentcloud.org/documents/26... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
It looks so freaking cold in Chicago. I am not ready for winter.
November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
It looks so freaking cold in Chicago. I am not ready for winter.
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Maybe—just maybe—sports leagues getting in bed with gambling companies wasn’t such a hot idea…
November 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Maybe—just maybe—sports leagues getting in bed with gambling companies wasn’t such a hot idea…
SG Sauer just argued to SCOTUS that the tariffs weren't "revenue-raising." (The justices, excepting Kavanaugh, largely did not appear to believe him since it's a transparently garbage argument, but this shit from Trump certainly won't help.)
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
SG Sauer just argued to SCOTUS that the tariffs weren't "revenue-raising." (The justices, excepting Kavanaugh, largely did not appear to believe him since it's a transparently garbage argument, but this shit from Trump certainly won't help.)
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Astonishing how hard this administration is working to keep people hungry.
It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
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It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
bsky.app/profile/cram...
Yikes. USDA sent threatening letter to states telling them that if they sent out EBT money —which many states did during the window when a lower court said SNAP funds had to be released—they have to take it back (?)
Trying to sort out what this means and if states even can claw back the funds
Trying to sort out what this means and if states even can claw back the funds
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Astonishing how hard this administration is working to keep people hungry.
It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
bsky.app/profile/cram...
It's clear they are trying maximize public suffering, in hopes of getting people to blame Dems for that suffering. But it's transparently the White House working overtime to keep the suffering going!
bsky.app/profile/cram...
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Everything sucks so here is my dog eating ramen. 🍜
November 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Everything sucks so here is my dog eating ramen. 🍜
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"The planes also don't have engines, which would need to be purchased separately."
The WSJ on how unbelievably stupid Noem and Lewandowski are.
I don’t care that I’m late to this; it’s to good to pass up.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
I don’t care that I’m late to this; it’s to good to pass up.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
November 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
"The planes also don't have engines, which would need to be purchased separately."
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Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp defended the firm’s pro bono work in the wake of its deal with President Donald Trump, as he was heckled and protested at a bar association event.
Brad Karp Heckled at Gala as He Defends Paul Weiss Pro Bono
Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp defended the firm’s pro bono work in the wake of its deal with President Donald Trump, as he was heckled and protested at a bar association event.
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November 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp defended the firm’s pro bono work in the wake of its deal with President Donald Trump, as he was heckled and protested at a bar association event.
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“Trump’s proposal could see Americans each receive a check for at least $481”
So less than half of one month’s coverage for a family plan
Lol
So less than half of one month’s coverage for a family plan
Lol
Trump proposes multibillion-dollar handout to voters to end shutdown: ‘To the people!'
President Donald Trump made a stunning announcement Saturday in recommending that Congress sign off on a multibillion dollar payout directly to Americans as an alternative to funding government health...
www.rawstory.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“Trump’s proposal could see Americans each receive a check for at least $481”
So less than half of one month’s coverage for a family plan
Lol
So less than half of one month’s coverage for a family plan
Lol
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This is just the incentive I need to continue not shopping at Target.
"Store employees are now required to smile if they are within 10 feet of a shopper.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
They also must make eye contact with and wave to or greet the customer.
If they’re within four feet, the employee should ask how the customer’s day is going or if they need help."
🙄 Won't stop the boycott, y'all.
Target is now requiring its employees to smile more
As the holiday season fast approaches, Target is urging its employees to add a little more “jolly” to their work routine.
www.wilx.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This is just the incentive I need to continue not shopping at Target.
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A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Education violated the First Amendment rights of some agency employees when it sent out-of-office messages on their behalf that blamed Democrats for the government shutdown. https://cnn.it/3JrUohY
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Education violated the First Amendment rights of some agency employees when it sent out-of-office messages on their behalf that blamed Democrats for the government shutdown. https://cnn.it/3JrUohY
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Religion note: The first plaintiff in this case pushing the Trump admin to fully fund SNAP benefits is the Rhode Island State Council of Churches.
By my count, that makes 62 religious organizations (including denominations!) that have been part of lawsuits against the Trump admin this year.
By my count, that makes 62 religious organizations (including denominations!) that have been part of lawsuits against the Trump admin this year.
November 8, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Religion note: The first plaintiff in this case pushing the Trump admin to fully fund SNAP benefits is the Rhode Island State Council of Churches.
By my count, that makes 62 religious organizations (including denominations!) that have been part of lawsuits against the Trump admin this year.
By my count, that makes 62 religious organizations (including denominations!) that have been part of lawsuits against the Trump admin this year.
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In case anyone wonders why it was Justice Jackson who made this temporary, administrative ruling, each of the Justices is responsible for the first take on emergency requests from at least one of the 13 courts of appeals. She has the 1st (MA, ME, NH, PR, RI.)
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
November 8, 2025 at 3:13 AM
In case anyone wonders why it was Justice Jackson who made this temporary, administrative ruling, each of the Justices is responsible for the first take on emergency requests from at least one of the 13 courts of appeals. She has the 1st (MA, ME, NH, PR, RI.)
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
www.supremecourt.gov/about/circui...
Thank you, Justice Jackson, for that brief reprieve.
Hokay, I need SCOTUS and all the other courts to chill out for an hour while Ma and I watch the GBBO finale. (Not that there's much doubt who will win.)
November 8, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Thank you, Justice Jackson, for that brief reprieve.