Harry Sandick
@hsandick.bsky.social
White collar defense @PBWTLaw. Former SDNY prosecutor. Editor @2ndcircuitblog. Podcast co-host. Views expressed here are entirely my own. Let's Go Mets!
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trump will pardon or assist any head of state who has been convicted for crimes. acting out of self preservation, basically
WHOA. Trump says he will pardon Juan Orlando Hernandez, who once said that he wanted to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos.” He had people killed as part of his narco-trafficking ring, which he at times operated directly out of his presidential office.
November 29, 2025 at 12:12 AM
trump will pardon or assist any head of state who has been convicted for crimes. acting out of self preservation, basically
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If you want to know why Hegseth is panicking about reminders that there is accountably for giving or carrying out illegal orders, it’s likely because he knows he has given illegal orders to murder people.
Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a verbal order to kill all crew members in the Sept. 2 strike on a suspected drug boat. Navy SEALs fired a second missile.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
If you want to know why Hegseth is panicking about reminders that there is accountably for giving or carrying out illegal orders, it’s likely because he knows he has given illegal orders to murder people.
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Those with sharp eyes might detect a subtle difference in NYT play last month of an event in one city, w 100,000+ attendees, versus play this morning of some 2500+ events w many millions of attendees, in all 50 states.
See if you can spot it! /s
Then you can find today's story on p A23
See if you can spot it! /s
Then you can find today's story on p A23
October 19, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Those with sharp eyes might detect a subtle difference in NYT play last month of an event in one city, w 100,000+ attendees, versus play this morning of some 2500+ events w many millions of attendees, in all 50 states.
See if you can spot it! /s
Then you can find today's story on p A23
See if you can spot it! /s
Then you can find today's story on p A23
This is literally the type of thing that incited Boston to revolt against the British.
October 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
This is literally the type of thing that incited Boston to revolt against the British.
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Trump’s political prosecutions require members of the public—specifically jurors—to go along with him. Every time Trump wants to prosecute one of his political enemies, the people should say: no. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
September 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Trump’s political prosecutions require members of the public—specifically jurors—to go along with him. Every time Trump wants to prosecute one of his political enemies, the people should say: no. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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very cool that trump is singularly dedicated to making everything in your life more expensive
Trump: ‘We will be imposing a 50% Tariff on all Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, and associated products, starting October 1st, 2025. Additionally, we will be charging a 30% Tariff on Upholstered Furniture. The reason for this is the large scale “FLOODING” of these products
September 25, 2025 at 11:28 PM
very cool that trump is singularly dedicated to making everything in your life more expensive
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everyone should take three hours out of their day and watch THE LEOPARD, a total masterpiece of a film. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...
Claudia Cardinale, glamorous star of The Leopard and Once Upon a Time in the West, dies aged 87
The husky-voiced, chain-smoking actor had a reputation as a fiercely independent, free-spirited woman
www.theguardian.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
everyone should take three hours out of their day and watch THE LEOPARD, a total masterpiece of a film. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/se...
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Hi, I'm Jen. I'm Team Tylenol. I've had major chronic pain every single day since I was 11 years old & my least fave thing in the world is some asshole who never went to medical school telling me to "tough it out." Ladies, you know your body. Do what's best for you & you alone. Tylenol is a safe med
September 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Hi, I'm Jen. I'm Team Tylenol. I've had major chronic pain every single day since I was 11 years old & my least fave thing in the world is some asshole who never went to medical school telling me to "tough it out." Ladies, you know your body. Do what's best for you & you alone. Tylenol is a safe med
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EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
The FBI and Justice officials closed the investigation, which a Justice Department appointee had called a “deep state” probe in early 2025.
www.msnbc.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tom Homan was investigated for accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents. Trump's DOJ shut it down.
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I know it's frustrating when lawyers point out when something the administration is doing is not legal. But responding with "the law doesn't matter anymore" is really unhelpful and defeatist. Clarifying the law is important because it reminds us not to comply in advance and to resist and take action
September 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I know it's frustrating when lawyers point out when something the administration is doing is not legal. But responding with "the law doesn't matter anymore" is really unhelpful and defeatist. Clarifying the law is important because it reminds us not to comply in advance and to resist and take action
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wrote about the “national conservative” vision for america
Opinion | They Don’t Want to Live in Lincoln’s America
www.nytimes.com
September 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
wrote about the “national conservative” vision for america
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Happy 71st Birthday to Ruby Bridges, who at the age of 6 desegregated the New Orleans public schools.
She’s younger than 30 senators and our last two presidents—and only 7 years older than Barack Obama.
The past isn’t past.
She’s younger than 30 senators and our last two presidents—and only 7 years older than Barack Obama.
The past isn’t past.
September 8, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Happy 71st Birthday to Ruby Bridges, who at the age of 6 desegregated the New Orleans public schools.
She’s younger than 30 senators and our last two presidents—and only 7 years older than Barack Obama.
The past isn’t past.
She’s younger than 30 senators and our last two presidents—and only 7 years older than Barack Obama.
The past isn’t past.
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I mean what on earth are district court judges supposed to do at this point other than get the message from SCOTUS to let Trump do whatever he wants to no matter what the law says.
September 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I mean what on earth are district court judges supposed to do at this point other than get the message from SCOTUS to let Trump do whatever he wants to no matter what the law says.
RFK working as an aide for Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s
September 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
RFK working as an aide for Senator Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s
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This is frankly one of the worst things Donald Trump has ever posted, which is really saying something
September 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This is frankly one of the worst things Donald Trump has ever posted, which is really saying something
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The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
September 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The President of the United States is threatening to go to war with an American city.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
This is not a joke. This is not normal.
Donald Trump isn't a strongman, he's a scared man. Illinois won’t be intimidated by a wannabe dictator.
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If there were a “Department of War” it would obviously be very very small when we aren’t at war, right?
September 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
If there were a “Department of War” it would obviously be very very small when we aren’t at war, right?
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Only someone who avoided the draft would want to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
September 4, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Only someone who avoided the draft would want to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
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NEW: The Trump DOJ just launched a (highly dubious) criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook's mortgage representations.
Guess who else had the same kind of thing?
3 Trump cabinet officials:
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Guess who else had the same kind of thing?
3 Trump cabinet officials:
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Trump Is Accusing Foes With Multiple Mortgages of Fraud. Records Show 3 of His Cabinet Members Have Them.
The White House has targeted opponents, including a Fed governor, for having more than one primary residence on their loan papers. ProPublica found that, in one case, a Trump cabinet secretary got two...
www.propublica.org
September 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
NEW: The Trump DOJ just launched a (highly dubious) criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook's mortgage representations.
Guess who else had the same kind of thing?
3 Trump cabinet officials:
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Guess who else had the same kind of thing?
3 Trump cabinet officials:
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
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It turns out judges facing death threats after writing 100-page opinions in high-stakes cases with our constitutional democracy at stake don't much like being chastised for not mind-reading lawless shadow docket rulings.
Finally the silence is broken (and the media report it). Lower court judges have been attacked by both the White House and the Supreme Court - and they are finally speaking out in self-defense. The rest of us should support them too for upholding the rule of law! www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
In rare interviews, federal judges criticize Supreme Court's handling of Trump cases
Ten judges tell NBC News the Supreme Court needs to explain its rulings better, with some urging Chief Justice John Roberts to do more to defend the judiciary against external criticism.
www.nbcnews.com
September 4, 2025 at 1:03 PM
It turns out judges facing death threats after writing 100-page opinions in high-stakes cases with our constitutional democracy at stake don't much like being chastised for not mind-reading lawless shadow docket rulings.
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We just prevailed in our case against Trump's massive IEEPA tariffs, in the Federal Circuit! All challenged IEEPA tariffs ruled illegal, but scope of injunction TBD. Will have more to say later. Here is a link to the ruling (7-4 decision by en banc court): www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-ord...
www.cafc.uscourts.gov
August 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
We just prevailed in our case against Trump's massive IEEPA tariffs, in the Federal Circuit! All challenged IEEPA tariffs ruled illegal, but scope of injunction TBD. Will have more to say later. Here is a link to the ruling (7-4 decision by en banc court): www.cafc.uscourts.gov/opinions-ord...
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If Democratic politicians do not fight this because it's a "distraction," it will simply happen. They need to get in front of every mic and say that we will not allow Trump to destroy American history. He wants a culture war? GIVE HIM ONE. There are no distractions. Have every fight.
August 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
If Democratic politicians do not fight this because it's a "distraction," it will simply happen. They need to get in front of every mic and say that we will not allow Trump to destroy American history. He wants a culture war? GIVE HIM ONE. There are no distractions. Have every fight.
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Declaring a fake emergency as an excuse to deploy the military to police civilians is one of the most canonical examples of authoritarian takeovers.
Overseas, people see clearly what Trump is doing. Here in America most people — especially those with power or influence — are in denial.
Overseas, people see clearly what Trump is doing. Here in America most people — especially those with power or influence — are in denial.
August 17, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Declaring a fake emergency as an excuse to deploy the military to police civilians is one of the most canonical examples of authoritarian takeovers.
Overseas, people see clearly what Trump is doing. Here in America most people — especially those with power or influence — are in denial.
Overseas, people see clearly what Trump is doing. Here in America most people — especially those with power or influence — are in denial.