Rachel Rosenbloom
@rosenbloom.bsky.social
Law professor at Northeastern, focusing mostly on immigration law. Writing a book about birthright citizenship. Jewish supporter of Palestinian liberation. Cat person.
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After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Mississippi Democrats Break Republican Senate Supermajority, Flipping 3 Legislative Seats
After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats broke the Republican Party's supermajority in the Mississippi Senate, flipping 3 legislative seats.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
After 13 years, Mississippi Democrats have broken the Republican Party’s supermajority in the Mississippi Senate.
Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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Democrats flipped two GOP-held Senate seats and one House seat in the special elections.
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I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
October 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I feel like this photo of masked, armed men pepper spraying a pastor protecting his community is going to be a defining picture of this moment in America for a long, long time.
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Let's say it again:
1) Harvard said "No," and Trump has backed off.
2) Chicago (and Illinois) said "No," and Trump has backed off.
It's day by day. But those who said "OK, sure," have gained nothing at all. Except shame.
1) Harvard said "No," and Trump has backed off.
2) Chicago (and Illinois) said "No," and Trump has backed off.
It's day by day. But those who said "OK, sure," have gained nothing at all. Except shame.
(CNN) - President Donald Trump shelved his plans to target Chicago as the next city for his domestic crime push after advisers warned him that sending in troops .. could create legal headaches they want to avoid, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.
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September 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Let's say it again:
1) Harvard said "No," and Trump has backed off.
2) Chicago (and Illinois) said "No," and Trump has backed off.
It's day by day. But those who said "OK, sure," have gained nothing at all. Except shame.
1) Harvard said "No," and Trump has backed off.
2) Chicago (and Illinois) said "No," and Trump has backed off.
It's day by day. But those who said "OK, sure," have gained nothing at all. Except shame.
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I am excited that this special issue of the @ajil.bsky.social —on reparations in international law—is now out! 1/
AJIL's Special Issue on Reparations in International Law is now available online featuring a stunning line up of authors and topics related to reparations. These articles will be freely available for all to read for a limited time. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
September 8, 2025 at 11:02 AM
I am excited that this special issue of the @ajil.bsky.social —on reparations in international law—is now out! 1/
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These numbers represent staggering shares of federal law enforcement agents, being shifted from criminal law enforcement to minor civil immigration offenses www.cato.org/blog/ice-has...
September 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
These numbers represent staggering shares of federal law enforcement agents, being shifted from criminal law enforcement to minor civil immigration offenses www.cato.org/blog/ice-has...
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Key phrase here is "and only us"
This was the core of Dred Scott, that the founders meant the word citizen to only mean white settlers.
And 14th Amendment birthright citizenship clause was an explicit repudiation of that, that all born here have an equal claim on what it means to be an American
This was the core of Dred Scott, that the founders meant the word citizen to only mean white settlers.
And 14th Amendment birthright citizenship clause was an explicit repudiation of that, that all born here have an equal claim on what it means to be an American
September 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Key phrase here is "and only us"
This was the core of Dred Scott, that the founders meant the word citizen to only mean white settlers.
And 14th Amendment birthright citizenship clause was an explicit repudiation of that, that all born here have an equal claim on what it means to be an American
This was the core of Dred Scott, that the founders meant the word citizen to only mean white settlers.
And 14th Amendment birthright citizenship clause was an explicit repudiation of that, that all born here have an equal claim on what it means to be an American
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There's that part in 1231 where they get to decide to ignore a designation if they determine it prejudices the United States, which they would undoubtedly say because they're sociopaths.
NEWLY PUBLIC: Kilmar Abrego Garcia's formal request to be deported to Costa Rica and his notice of fear of removal to Uganda. DHS's disregard of these notices may well have violated 8 USC 1231(b), Judge Xinis noted in yesterday's hearing. www.courtlistener.com/docket/71191...
August 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
There's that part in 1231 where they get to decide to ignore a designation if they determine it prejudices the United States, which they would undoubtedly say because they're sociopaths.
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Without free expression there is no university. I present, Indiana Former University: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...
'Utterly chilling': IU professor sanctioned over Indiana's intellectual diversity law
Professor Ben Robinson said he believes Indiana University didn't actually investigate an anonymous complaint against him.
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August 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Without free expression there is no university. I present, Indiana Former University: www.indystar.com/story/news/e...
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What is going on at Columbia? Ellen Shrecker, esteemed historian of McCarthyism and higher ed, and Nina Berman, documentary photographer extraordinaire, answer clearly.
In the Hallowed Place Where There’s Only Darkness
For more than fifty years, I have been studying and writing about political repression and higher education, with a special emphasis on McCarthyism, long considered by historians to be the most seriou...
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July 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
What is going on at Columbia? Ellen Shrecker, esteemed historian of McCarthyism and higher ed, and Nina Berman, documentary photographer extraordinaire, answer clearly.
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AAUP v Rubio, day 3. knightcolumbia.org/content/dhs-...
July 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
AAUP v Rubio, day 3. knightcolumbia.org/content/dhs-...
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my entire timeline is trans people struggling with suicidal ideation and panic attacks next to cis people talking about other things besides the ruling that says banning our health care is legal
a microcosm of trans life in america
a microcosm of trans life in america
June 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
my entire timeline is trans people struggling with suicidal ideation and panic attacks next to cis people talking about other things besides the ruling that says banning our health care is legal
a microcosm of trans life in america
a microcosm of trans life in america
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"Constitutional Sheriff" of Brevard County, FL, Wayne Ivey, threatens to kill anti-ICE demonstrators.
Brevard County, FL Sheriff Wayne Ivey warns what will happen to anti-ICE protesters
What he gets fundamentally wrong, is that the very Gestapo he’s “protecting” are NOT following rule & order by kidnapping immigrants
He is a propagandist shrouded in a LE costume
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What he gets fundamentally wrong, is that the very Gestapo he’s “protecting” are NOT following rule & order by kidnapping immigrants
He is a propagandist shrouded in a LE costume
@btnewsroom.bsky.social on IG
June 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"Constitutional Sheriff" of Brevard County, FL, Wayne Ivey, threatens to kill anti-ICE demonstrators.
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Harvey Milk served his country honorably — first in uniform, then in public office.
Taking his name off this Navy ship sends a clear message, and it’s one of disrespect and cruelty.
Taking his name off this Navy ship sends a clear message, and it’s one of disrespect and cruelty.
June 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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The Ninth Circuit is hearing oral argument tomorrow in the challenge to Trump's unconstitutional birthright citizenship order. Read our amicus brief supporting the challenge on behalf of an ideologically diverse group of legal scholars: www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/s...
State of Washington v. Trump | Constitutional Accountability Center
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June 3, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The Ninth Circuit is hearing oral argument tomorrow in the challenge to Trump's unconstitutional birthright citizenship order. Read our amicus brief supporting the challenge on behalf of an ideologically diverse group of legal scholars: www.theusconstitution.org/litigation/s...
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FBI agents are now visiting Charlottesville’s public defenders *at their homes*. It’s naked intimidation of our justice system.
FBI shows up at Charlottesville public defender's home unannounced after ICE raid
The day before the Memorial Day weekend, FBI agents arrived at the homes of Charlottesville-area lawyers to question them about an ICE raid in the city in April.
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June 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
FBI agents are now visiting Charlottesville’s public defenders *at their homes*. It’s naked intimidation of our justice system.
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We are parents, teachers, healthcare workers, educators, students, faith leaders, community members and taxpayers. We remember the Palestinians killed in Gaza with our tax dollars and say #StopArmingIsrael #StopStarvingGaza #FundCareNotGenocide
Join us: www.youtube.com/@TheyAllHave...
Join us: www.youtube.com/@TheyAllHave...
They All Have Names
We are parents, educators, teachers, healthcare workers, students, faith leaders, community members and taxpayers. We remember the Palestinians killed in Gaza with our tax dollars and say #StopArmingI...
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May 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We are parents, teachers, healthcare workers, educators, students, faith leaders, community members and taxpayers. We remember the Palestinians killed in Gaza with our tax dollars and say #StopArmingIsrael #StopStarvingGaza #FundCareNotGenocide
Join us: www.youtube.com/@TheyAllHave...
Join us: www.youtube.com/@TheyAllHave...
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The Supreme Court denied cert today in a complicated and controversial case involving federal Indian law, Apache Stronghold. This case, brought by a nonprofit and not a Native nation, focused closely on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (rights) over the treaty violations (power).
May 27, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The Supreme Court denied cert today in a complicated and controversial case involving federal Indian law, Apache Stronghold. This case, brought by a nonprofit and not a Native nation, focused closely on the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (rights) over the treaty violations (power).
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In what might be the logical endpoint of American Zionism, the Heritage Foundation has declared that pro-Palestinian activism is not just antisemitic, but is in fact a shadowy global conspiracy … led by Jews. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
May 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
In what might be the logical endpoint of American Zionism, the Heritage Foundation has declared that pro-Palestinian activism is not just antisemitic, but is in fact a shadowy global conspiracy … led by Jews. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/18/u...
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The law professors who are arguing against birthright citizenship in the US are reinventing a common law decision from 1677 about allegiance and aliens that was pivotal for creating a common law of slavery in England’s empire.
— a logic recreated in Dred Scot.
— rejected by 14th amendment.
— a logic recreated in Dred Scot.
— rejected by 14th amendment.
Creating a Common Law of Slavery for England and its New World Empire | Law and History Review | Cambridge Core
Creating a Common Law of Slavery for England and its New World Empire - Volume 39 Issue 4
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May 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The law professors who are arguing against birthright citizenship in the US are reinventing a common law decision from 1677 about allegiance and aliens that was pivotal for creating a common law of slavery in England’s empire.
— a logic recreated in Dred Scot.
— rejected by 14th amendment.
— a logic recreated in Dred Scot.
— rejected by 14th amendment.
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Tulsi Gabbard's Chief of Staff told a top intelligence analyst to rewrite a report to claim that Venezuela' government directed Tren de Aragua to commit crimes in the U.S. -
so the report would support using the Alien Enemies Act to avoid due process.
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so the report would support using the Alien Enemies Act to avoid due process.
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www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/u...
Trump Appointee Pressed Analyst to Redo Intelligence on Venezuelan Gang
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Tulsi Gabbard's Chief of Staff told a top intelligence analyst to rewrite a report to claim that Venezuela' government directed Tren de Aragua to commit crimes in the U.S. -
so the report would support using the Alien Enemies Act to avoid due process.
🎁 Article
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/u...
so the report would support using the Alien Enemies Act to avoid due process.
🎁 Article
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/16/u...