Lee Kovarsky
@kovarsky.bsky.social
Professor of Law, University of Texas. Habeas corpus, death penalty, some other law stuff, sentient space robots, kids who don't listen to me, and hot sauce.
BIO: https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/lee-kovarsky/
BIO: https://law.utexas.edu/faculty/lee-kovarsky/
Honestly the whole of charging misconduct law is messed up because the Court built it up to deal with indirect, more subtle types of discrimination and vindictiveness, not the head of the executive branch accidentally tweeting the entire country with direct evidence.
Onto Comey's vindictive and selective prosecution argument. This ¶ is super important, bc it gets to how inapt exist precedents on whether related investigators can be source of animus. A president is different.
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Honestly the whole of charging misconduct law is messed up because the Court built it up to deal with indirect, more subtle types of discrimination and vindictiveness, not the head of the executive branch accidentally tweeting the entire country with direct evidence.
Uh I hate to break it to Slow House but you can't pardon state crimes, and all of the fake elector prosecutions involve state offenses.
The language of this pardon is extremely broad.
It includes “all United States citizens for conduct relating to the advice, creation, organization, execution, submission, support, voting, activities, participation in, or advocacy for or of any slate or proposed slate of Presidential
electors…”
It includes “all United States citizens for conduct relating to the advice, creation, organization, execution, submission, support, voting, activities, participation in, or advocacy for or of any slate or proposed slate of Presidential
electors…”
November 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Uh I hate to break it to Slow House but you can't pardon state crimes, and all of the fake elector prosecutions involve state offenses.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE JOY DIVISION SONG
A) Love Will Tear Us Apart
B) Transmission
C) Disorder
D) Atmosphere
E) Pick a deeper cut Lee
A) Love Will Tear Us Apart
B) Transmission
C) Disorder
D) Atmosphere
E) Pick a deeper cut Lee
November 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE JOY DIVISION SONG
A) Love Will Tear Us Apart
B) Transmission
C) Disorder
D) Atmosphere
E) Pick a deeper cut Lee
A) Love Will Tear Us Apart
B) Transmission
C) Disorder
D) Atmosphere
E) Pick a deeper cut Lee
People are focusing on the venality and corruption but I’m here to say that I’m certain this is the shittiest wine on the market.
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
People are focusing on the venality and corruption but I’m here to say that I’m certain this is the shittiest wine on the market.
dear DELTA: next time please do not "upgrade" me to the middle seat in an "extra legroom" row.
seriously WHAT THE FUCK
seriously WHAT THE FUCK
November 7, 2025 at 2:37 AM
dear DELTA: next time please do not "upgrade" me to the middle seat in an "extra legroom" row.
seriously WHAT THE FUCK
seriously WHAT THE FUCK
The Case of the Hero’s Hero: NOT GUILTY
He did not have the requisite mens rye-a
November 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
The Case of the Hero’s Hero: NOT GUILTY
Oh dear god yes.
I booked out first anniversary hotel for the wrong weekend.
I booked out first anniversary hotel for the wrong weekend.
Do straight men really forget anniversaries as much as they do in movies and tv shows?
November 6, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Oh dear god yes.
I booked out first anniversary hotel for the wrong weekend.
I booked out first anniversary hotel for the wrong weekend.
Just got out of 2 hours of teaching and lordy this is what I needed.
Defense says that the officer's testimony was "very questionable" because he said the sandwich both exploded in spray of mustard and onions and also landed in its wrapper on the ground.
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Just got out of 2 hours of teaching and lordy this is what I needed.
Just need a favorable verdict in the Hero's Hero case and my November joy quota is filled.
Joyscrolling
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Just need a favorable verdict in the Hero's Hero case and my November joy quota is filled.
This is absolutely unacceptable Bill. I need the full force of a man who thinks he is a thinker because he is rich doing I'm-rich-therefore-I-think things.
No no no, did he pre-cope in private? Not fair, we deserve at least 4 paragraphs where the feelings shine through
November 5, 2025 at 3:42 AM
This is absolutely unacceptable Bill. I need the full force of a man who thinks he is a thinker because he is rich doing I'm-rich-therefore-I-think things.
Would love to see polling on Jewish voters if people have it
BREAKING: DECISION DESK HQ CALLS NYC MAYORAL RACE FOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI.
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Would love to see polling on Jewish voters if people have it
When I read my emails on my phone in the morning before I put on my glasses, I read them at “point blank range”
NEW: Jury selection begins in the trial of sandwich guy today. The prosecutors are accusing him of "throwing a meat sandwich" at "point-blank range."
POINT-BLANK RANGE 💀 www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
POINT-BLANK RANGE 💀 www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...
Jury selection begins in the trial of D.C.'s 'sandwich guy'
Sean Dunn went viral this summer for throwing a salami sub at a Customs and Border Protection agent.
www.nbcnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
When I read my emails on my phone in the morning before I put on my glasses, I read them at “point blank range”
i will say that 21% of staten islanders declaring an intent to leave really triggers the threat-or-promise rejoinder.
nypost.com/2025/11/03/u...
nypost.com/2025/11/03/u...
Nearly a million New Yorkers ready to flee NYC if Mamdani becomes mayor — possibly igniting largest exododus in history: poll
Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers are prepared to bolt from the Big Apple if socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani wins Tuesday’s mayoral race — potentially setting the stage for the largest popula…
nypost.com
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
i will say that 21% of staten islanders declaring an intent to leave really triggers the threat-or-promise rejoinder.
nypost.com/2025/11/03/u...
nypost.com/2025/11/03/u...
"and sweet"
they say it was depraved and evil and venal, but never let them deny that it's from the stupidest fucking people on earth
they say it was depraved and evil and venal, but never let them deny that it's from the stupidest fucking people on earth
The man elected to end “forever wars” abroad has thoughts.
November 1, 2025 at 10:24 PM
"and sweet"
they say it was depraved and evil and venal, but never let them deny that it's from the stupidest fucking people on earth
they say it was depraved and evil and venal, but never let them deny that it's from the stupidest fucking people on earth
regret to inform you that the most common grownup costume from last night was the "6-7"
November 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
regret to inform you that the most common grownup costume from last night was the "6-7"
Alright team how do we feel about the new season of the Witcher, I’ve had enough Halloween drinks to debate starting a binge
November 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Alright team how do we feel about the new season of the Witcher, I’ve had enough Halloween drinks to debate starting a binge
This is less frustrating than it could be because low info American voter only knows that Rs control government and government is closed so they blame Rs.
Are you people fucking kidding me with this shit @washingtonpost.com www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
October 31, 2025 at 3:54 AM
This is less frustrating than it could be because low info American voter only knows that Rs control government and government is closed so they blame Rs.
I swear to god "It's not like he has a nazi tattoo" is how I talked myself into voting for sub-optimal candidates for most of my adult life
October 29, 2025 at 8:59 PM
I swear to god "It's not like he has a nazi tattoo" is how I talked myself into voting for sub-optimal candidates for most of my adult life
anyone else having trouble with the outlook web client rn?
October 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
anyone else having trouble with the outlook web client rn?
oh is it fucking interesting the don't-like-nazi-tattoos power structure
"It's really interesting to have this whole power structure essentially turn on to try to drag my name through the mud." Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner describes the resistance he has experienced within the Democratic Party.
www.threads.com/@thebriefing...
www.threads.com/@thebriefing...
The Briefing with Jen Psaki (@thebriefingwithpsaki) on Threads
"It's really interesting to have this whole power structure essentially turn on to try to drag my name through the mud." Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner describes the resistance he has experienc...
www.threads.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:50 AM
oh is it fucking interesting the don't-like-nazi-tattoos power structure
I think it's possible to get so caught up in the thrust and parry of it all to lose sight of how fucking stupid these arguments are. Just shit that would lose 100-0 on a neutral field.
DOJ filed its response to Letitia James's motion today.
It argues that Lindsey Halligan's text exchange with me was appropriate because her comments were made "to protect [her] client from the substantial undue prejudicial effect of recent publicity..."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
It argues that Lindsey Halligan's text exchange with me was appropriate because her comments were made "to protect [her] client from the substantial undue prejudicial effect of recent publicity..."
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
October 29, 2025 at 2:48 AM
I think it's possible to get so caught up in the thrust and parry of it all to lose sight of how fucking stupid these arguments are. Just shit that would lose 100-0 on a neutral field.
FWIW the way this comes up is if there is an actual prosecution and the pardon as asserted as a defense; the courts would have to agree that the pardon is void.
Mike Johnson: "Every executive action signed by the autopen without written authorization should be voided ... including all the pardons that he signed."
October 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
FWIW the way this comes up is if there is an actual prosecution and the pardon as asserted as a defense; the courts would have to agree that the pardon is void.
“I will not tear gas little girls dressed as KPop Demon Hunters”
is an intelligible sentence in YOOL 2025
is an intelligible sentence in YOOL 2025
"Kids dressed in halloween costumes walking to a parade" do not present an immediate threat to law enforcement officer and riot control measures may not be used, Ellis says.
October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
“I will not tear gas little girls dressed as KPop Demon Hunters”
is an intelligible sentence in YOOL 2025
is an intelligible sentence in YOOL 2025
FWIW I’ve been making this point on here and it seems to rankle folks - I would add two things: (1) this is more a public authorization defense than entrapment by estoppel; and (2) the efficacy of the shield for different Ds depends on when they acted relative to production of the memo.
Jack Goldsmith on Trump’s (and subordinates’) reliance on OLC memo as “golden shield” against criminal liability for boat strikes.
October 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
FWIW I’ve been making this point on here and it seems to rankle folks - I would add two things: (1) this is more a public authorization defense than entrapment by estoppel; and (2) the efficacy of the shield for different Ds depends on when they acted relative to production of the memo.
I swear to god he would brag about reading the top line of the eye chart
Trump: "They have Jasmine Crockett -- a low IQ person. AOC is low IQ. Have her pass the exams I decided to take when I was at Walter Reed. They're cognitive tests. Let AOC go against Trump. Let Jasmine go against Trump. The first couple questions are easy -- a tiger, an elephant, a giraffe ... "
October 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I swear to god he would brag about reading the top line of the eye chart