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crampell.bsky.social
ICE has arrested Iranian national Alireza Doroudi, a doctoral candidate studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama. He was arrested at home at 5 a.m. Tuesday.
As with some of the others who've been disappeared, unclear why he was detained. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
ICE detains University of Alabama doctoral student as government's college crackdown continues
According to ICE records, Iranian national Alireza Doroudi is currently being held in a "detention facility" after he was recently detained.
www.nbcnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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caldburn.bsky.social
Plain clothes, unmarked cars, pulling people off the street. Gestapo shit.
March 27, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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indivisibledallas.bsky.social
Good morning! Today is a good idea to call your representatives in Washington and ask if they believe it's okay for the Trump administration to kidnap and deport people with no due process.
leahgreenberg.bsky.social Leah Greenberg ❌👑 @leahgreenberg.bsky.social · Mar 27
Agents of the state are kidnapping people off the street for exercising their first amendment rights. The definition of fascist behavior.
davidleavitt.bsky.social David Leavitt @davidleavitt.bsky.social · Mar 26
Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk being detained by ice

Via @bedford.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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timheidecker.bsky.social
this is disgusting.
drewharwell.com Drew Harwell @drewharwell.com · Mar 26
Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem making content in front of the imprisoned men of El Salvador's notorious Terrorism Confinement Center mega-prison www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...
March 27, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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slippt.bsky.social
What cowards! You are lawyers. You are the ones who bring the cases to the court. No one can preclude you from bringing a case to federal court. So their reasoning is bullshit.
March 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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kccab.bsky.social
Paul Weiss actively agreeing to be extorted is shameful.

They will find out
1) their groveling to a lawless, unethical autocratic will not satisfy his anger; and

2) their cowardice tells every client and potential client that they are weak, unreliable advocates and not worth the money.

FAFO
March 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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voltairesrage.bsky.social
The Cowards at NYT will never tell you it was a 40 million dollar bribe Weiss is paying so the dictator will let him keep his " Nice business you have there to bad I have to burn it down".
March 22, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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careygister.bsky.social
How will they respond if a day comes where the call goes out in court: "Where were the judges? Where were the lawyers?"
March 22, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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kraigpeck.bsky.social
NOTICE: The Paul Weiss law firm will not vigorously advocate on behalf of their clients. They will sell out their clients if they determine that's in the best interests of the law firm. Smart clients will seek other counsel.
March 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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jlroberson.bsky.social
Since Paul Weiss will be so busy working for free for the government & Trump, paying clients who want proper attention given to their own matters should probably seek representation elsewhere.
Immediately.
I mean, they obviously don't need your money if they can give so much time & effort for free.
Trump And A Powerhouse Law Firm Are Telling Different Stories About Their Shocking Agreement
Paul Weiss buckled under Trump’s threats — but the firm’s chair circulated a different version of the “agreement” Trump published online.
www.huffpost.com
March 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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roberts-rants.bsky.social
It will be just desserts if upstanding lawyers and clients leave Paul Weiss over its refusal to fight for the rule of law. There are a lot of excellent law firms that would surely like to provide a home to Paul Weiss’ rainmakers and major clients.
March 22, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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goldengateblond.bsky.social
oh my fucking god, they’re extorting LAW FIRMS now (via @meredithmcgraw on the hellsite)
President Trump on his decision to withdraw an EO targeting Paul Weiss law firm Its chairman agreed to, among other things, "dedicate the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services over the course of President Trump's term to support" the Trump admin post from the tangerine tyrant: Today, President Donald J. Trump agreed to withdraw his March 14, 2025 Executive Order regarding the Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP law firm ("Paul, Weiss"), which has entered into the following agreement with the President: 1. Paul, Weiss agrees that the bedrock principle of American Justice is that it must be fair and nonpartisan for all. Our Justice System is betrayed when it is misused to achieve political ends. Lawyers and law firms play a vital role in ensuring that we live up to that standard as a Nation. Law firms should not favor any political party when it comes to choosing their clients. Firms also should not make decisions on whom to hire based on a person's political affiliation. To do otherwise is to deny some Americans an equal opportunity for our services while favoring others. Lawyers abandon the profession's highest ideals when they engage in partisan Lawyers abandon the profession's highest ideals when they engage in partisan decision-making, and betray the ethical obligation to represent those who are unpopular or disfavored in a particular environment. 2. Paul, Weiss affirms its unwavering commitment to these core ideals and principles, and will not deny representation to clients, including in pro bono matters and in support of non-profits, because of the personal political views of individual lawyers. 3. Paul, Weiss will take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full spectrum of political viewpoints of our society, whether "conservative" or "liberal." 4. Paul, Weiss affirms its commitment to merit-based hiring, promotion, and retention, and will not adopt, use, or pursue any DEl policies. As part of its commitment, it will engage experts, to be mutually agreed upon within 14 days, to conduct a comprehensive audit of all of its employment practices. 5. Paul, Weiss will dedicate the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services over the course of President Trump's term to support the Administration's initiatives, including: assisting our Nation's veterans, fairness in the Justice System, the President's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, and other mutually agreed projects. Statement from the White House: "The President is agreeing to this action in light of a meeting with Paul, Weiss Chairman, Brad Karp, during which Mr. Karp acknowledged the wrongdoing of former Paul, Weiss partner, Mark Pomerantz, the grave dangers of Weaponization, and the vital need to restore our System of Justice." In response to the President's announcement, Paul, Weiss's Chairman Brad Karp said: "We are gratified that the President has agreed to withdraw the Executive Order concerning Paul, Weiss. We look forward to an engaged and constructive relationship with the President and his Administration."
March 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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experimental22.bsky.social
Paul Weiss clients should fire the firm today. Trump “owns” Paul Weiss, and they cannot trust that it is faithfully representing their interests.
March 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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david.noll.org
any lawyer who would do this is a disgrace to the profession
Competitors immediately began circling after the March 14 order, calling coveted Paul Weiss clients to note that the firm had been marked as an enemy of the president, according to people familiar with the conversations.
March 22, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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experimental22.bsky.social
Paul Weiss clients are now effectively funding MAGA Nazi attacks on the United States of America.
March 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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annabower.bsky.social
UPDATE: I obtained a copy of the firm-wide email and attachment that Brad Karp, the chairman of Paul Weiss, sent to employees on Thursday evening.

The documents detail the agreement Karp reached with the White House before Trump rescinded his executive order targeting the firm.
Dear Members of the Paul, Weiss Community: We are pleased to announce that President Trump's Executive Order related to our firm was withdrawn a short while ago. We want to share with you the fina! agreement between Paul, Weiss and the Administration - it is attached. The commitments reaffirmed today are consistent with Judge Simon H. Rifkind's 1963 "Statement of Firm Principles," which states, among other things, that "we believe in maintaining, by affirmative efforts, a membership of partners and associates reflecting a wide variety of religious, political, ethnic and social backgrounds," and that "through this policy we may bring to the service of our clients greater breadth of understanding and wider contacts with the world at large." Judge Rifkind's Statement of Firm Principles closes by saying that "we are committed to achieving our objectives without wearing any client's collar or any political party's livery. And we believe that in the pursuit of these ends we can maintain a law firm in which all who are associated with it may justly take pride." https://www.paulweiss.com/about-the-firm/principles As a reminder, the firm's policies strictly prohibit firm personnel from speaking to the press or disclosing any confidential information about the firm, whether by posting on social media or otherwise. In addition, given the media attention focused on the firm and the sensitivity of this matter, we request that you refrain from any social media postings or other disclosures relating to the Executive Order or its withdrawäl. Please forward any media outreach to me and our communications director Laura Van Drie Thank you all for your patience during this time. With this behind us, we can devote our complete focus - as we always do - to our clients, our work, our Statement by the White House: Today, President Donald J. Trump agreed to withdraw his March 14, 2025 Executive Order regarding the Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP law firm ("Paul, Weiss*), which has entered into the following agreement with the President: 1. Paul, Weiss agrees that the bedrock principle of American justice is that it must be fair and nonpartisan for all. Our justice system is betrayed when it is misused to achieve political ends. Lawyers and law firms play a vital role in ensuring that we live up to that standard as a Nation. Law firms should not favor any political party when it comes to choosing their clients. Nor should firms make decisions on whom to hire based on a person's political affiliation. To do otherwise is to deny some Americans an equal opportunity for our services while favoring others. Lawyers abandon the profession's highest ideals when they engage in partisan decisionmaking and betray the ethical obligation to represent those who are unpopular or disfavored in a particular moment. 2. Paul, Weiss affirms its unwavering commitment to these core ideals and principles and will not deny representation to clients, including in pro bono matters and in support of non-profits, because of the personal political views of individual lawyers. 3. Paul, Weiss will take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full spectrum of political viewpoints of our society, whether "conservative" or "liberal." 4. Paul, Weiss affirms its commitment to merits-based hiring, promotion, and retention. As part of its commitment, it will engage experts, to be mutually agreed upon within 14 days, to conduct a comprehensive audit of all of its employment practices. 5. Paul, Weiss will dedicate the equivalent of $40 million in pro bono legal services over the course of President Trump's term to support these initiatives: assisting our Nation's veterans, fairness in our justice system, the President's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, and …
March 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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pamkeithdc.bsky.social
Dear Paul Weiss:

I don’t have your money or size. I run a small firm.

But it will be a cold day in HELL before I signed some fucking ridiculous pledge to be “non-partisan” in selecting clients.

CEJ ONLY represents people and takes up causes that support and advance decency, justice, equality,
March 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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enahchine.bsky.social
I hope all their international clients dump them. Paul Weiss represents Trump and not their clients. What a disgrace to denounce their ex partner. Bending the knee and zucking Trump. Wouldn’t trust that firm.
March 22, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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andreachalupa.bsky.social
Paul Weiss now has a conflict of interest with all things related to Trump and his sprawling corruption. Clients should jump ship
kenwhite.bsky.social Don’t Have To Apologize For Being Popehat Anymore @kenwhite.bsky.social · Mar 20
This is very grim. A lot of it is unverifiable touchy-feely bullshit, and I am sure Paul Weiss does far more qualifying pro bono than that already, but the appearance of knuckling under is very bad. I would be worried as one of their clients adverse to the government.
annabower.bsky.social Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · Mar 20
Trump rescinds his Executive Order targeting Paul, Weiss because the firm entered into an “agreement” with Trump.

According to the White House, Trump agreed to rescind after a meeting w/ Paul Weiss chairman Brad Karp, in which Karp “acknowledged the wrongdoing” of former partner Mark Pomerantz.
March 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
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disgustedinfl.bsky.social
If Paul Weiss can’t fight for themselves, they won’t fight for the best interests of their clients. Complete capitulation.

Clients should start severing their relationship immediately.

Looking at you Citibank.
March 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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jeffjarvis.bsky.social
Here are some of Paul Weiss' entertainment clients. I wonder what they're thinking today.
www.paulweiss.com/practices/tr...
March 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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ignorantme.bsky.social
Time to boycott all Paul Weiss clients.
March 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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indivisibledallas.bsky.social
Elon Musk wants to take everything you have to make himself richer.
petebuttigieg.bsky.social Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · Mar 11
There were howls of protest and denial from the GOP any time we pointed out that Republicans want to cut Social Security.

Now the most powerful official in the White House goes on TV and calls it "the big one to eliminate."
factpostnews.bsky.social FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · Mar 10
Elon Musk says he wants to “eliminate” programs like Social Security and Medicare: “Entitlements... That’s the big one to eliminate”
March 22, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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indivisibledallas.bsky.social
We will not rest until these murderers and traitors are brought to justice.
hammbear2024.bsky.social Clean Observer @hammbear2024.bsky.social · Mar 17
Luke Farritor and Gavin Kliger murdered this kid on Musk’s orders.
nickkristof.bsky.social Nick Kristof @nickkristof.bsky.social · Mar 17
Meet Evan Anzoo, a five-year-old boy in South Sudan who died when Elon Musk shut down USAID and the boy lost access to his HIV meds. Musk says no one has died because of the aid shutdown, but that's because he didn't look. RIP, Evan, you deserved better. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
March 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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techconnectify.bsky.social
Anyway I just sent a fax to my senator.

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March 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM