David Schraub
@schraubd.bsky.social
Sometimes lawyer. Sometimes law professor. All the time awesome. Associate Prof. at Lewis & Clark Law (con law and anti-discrimination). http://dsadevil.blogspot.com
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a hot take: there is real overlap between spanberger’s first set of executive orders and mamdani’s www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
Money, Education, Immigration: Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger just signed 10 executive orders
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed 10 executive orders on her first day, targeting cost of living, healthcare, housing and education issues.
www.wtvr.com
January 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM
a hot take: there is real overlap between spanberger’s first set of executive orders and mamdani’s www.wtvr.com/news/local-n...
I don't know how hard Donald Trump will try to cancel the 2026 elections, but I do know that whatever steps he takes, Josh Blackman will find a way to rationalize it.
What Are You Going To Do?
You know, as soon as I started reading this Paul Campos post about "respectable" conservatives who, in the event that Trump does ( as he ha...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:31 AM
I don't know how hard Donald Trump will try to cancel the 2026 elections, but I do know that whatever steps he takes, Josh Blackman will find a way to rationalize it.
It never even occurred to me that Going Dutch would be renewed for a second season.
January 17, 2026 at 3:53 AM
It never even occurred to me that Going Dutch would be renewed for a second season.
Disgusting racist graffiti at my old high school.
MCPS, police investigating graffiti targeting Palestinians, Muslims at Whitman High
MCPS and county police are investigating an incident in which Islamophobic and anti-Palestinian graffiti was found at Walt Whitman High.
bethesdamagazine.com
January 17, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Disgusting racist graffiti at my old high school.
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It is Hard Pundit Law that the Democratic Party is fully responsible for anything ever said by a Wesleyan sophomore, and the Republican Party is not responsible for anything said or done by its top political leadership
how the mainstream media genuinely seems to have understood the Biden years:
January 17, 2026 at 12:36 AM
It is Hard Pundit Law that the Democratic Party is fully responsible for anything ever said by a Wesleyan sophomore, and the Republican Party is not responsible for anything said or done by its top political leadership
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Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
Breaking news: The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation alleging that they are impeding federal law enforcement officers’ abilities to do their jobs in the state.
Justice Dept. launches criminal investigation of Minnesota governor
The Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey as part of an investigation into impeding law enforcement.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Two days ago it was Elissa Slotkin. Last week it was Jerome Powell. Before that, Mark Kelly. Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
The only person not being investigated for the shooting of Renee Good is the federal agent who shot her.
It's like nobody gives points for effort anymore.
Nick Fuentes says his problem with Trump 'is that he is not Hitler' - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Fuentes' comments came a few days after Trump said he doesn't approve of antisemites in the Republican Party.
www.jta.org
January 16, 2026 at 11:16 PM
It's like nobody gives points for effort anymore.
It’s “why is your face getting in the way of my fist?” but as a national campaign.
NEWSMAX host Carl Higbie: “This 6 month old who unfortunately got tear gassed by ICE… That sucks 🤷🏼 , but why was a 6 month old near tear gas in the first place?”
The live there Carl, you soulless puppet
The live there Carl, you soulless puppet
January 16, 2026 at 9:36 PM
It’s “why is your face getting in the way of my fist?” but as a national campaign.
The first two weeks of January have been nuts for the world, and then also separately for me as a parent/human.
Hand Foot Mouth Cock Sacky
It's been an eventful two weeks. And I'm not even talking about *gestures vaguely* the world. Last week, Nathaniel started daycare. A few da...
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January 16, 2026 at 7:16 AM
The first two weeks of January have been nuts for the world, and then also separately for me as a parent/human.
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The University of Arkansas's law school just withdrew the appointment of its new dean six days after hiring her because conservative politicians complained that she filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of transgender students
Culture warriors cancel new U of A law dean before she started - Arkansas Times
Culture warriors claim the scalp of Emily Suski, the would-be law school dean whose legal opinion on transgender athletes seems to have offended Arkansas officials.
arktimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 3:55 PM
The University of Arkansas's law school just withdrew the appointment of its new dean six days after hiring her because conservative politicians complained that she filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of transgender students
We live in an abundance society: even the generic prescription anti-vomiting meds have a pleasant banana-y taste to them (ask me how I know!).
January 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM
We live in an abundance society: even the generic prescription anti-vomiting meds have a pleasant banana-y taste to them (ask me how I know!).
I’m not faulting you in particular, but there’s a lot of this half-and-half “this isn’t bad” jostling with “this *so* Ritchie Torres [eyeroll]”.
January 15, 2026 at 5:17 AM
I’m not faulting you in particular, but there’s a lot of this half-and-half “this isn’t bad” jostling with “this *so* Ritchie Torres [eyeroll]”.
This does kind of get at the “bitch eating crackers” mentality a lot of people have towards Torres, in that they’re like “this isn’t a bad idea, but I hate him so I guess I hate this too.”
I don’t even necessarily think this is a bad idea but it is hitting Levels of Ritchie Torresing that we previously couldn’t have conceived of.
I am introducing the Quick Recognition (QR) Act, which requires ICE and CBP officers to wear uniforms featuring QR codes. When scanned, the code would generate a digital ID displaying the officer’s name, badge number, and law enforcement agency.
ICE should be unmasked both physically and digitally.
ICE should be unmasked both physically and digitally.
January 15, 2026 at 1:51 AM
This does kind of get at the “bitch eating crackers” mentality a lot of people have towards Torres, in that they’re like “this isn’t a bad idea, but I hate him so I guess I hate this too.”
"We should have heeded Justice Scalia's wise words: 'When we depart from this American principle [of colorblindness] we play with fire, and much more than an occasional DeFunis, Johnson, or Croson burns.'"
But even couched that way, this Court is far too arrogant to concede error like that.
But even couched that way, this Court is far too arrogant to concede error like that.
January 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
"We should have heeded Justice Scalia's wise words: 'When we depart from this American principle [of colorblindness] we play with fire, and much more than an occasional DeFunis, Johnson, or Croson burns.'"
But even couched that way, this Court is far too arrogant to concede error like that.
But even couched that way, this Court is far too arrogant to concede error like that.
Like, frame it as a paeon to colorblindness -- I don't care at this point. "In suggesting an exception to principle of colorblindness in the field of immigration enforcement, we did not pay due accord to the prospect of abuse that always follows race-based decisionmaking by government actors...."
January 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Like, frame it as a paeon to colorblindness -- I don't care at this point. "In suggesting an exception to principle of colorblindness in the field of immigration enforcement, we did not pay due accord to the prospect of abuse that always follows race-based decisionmaking by government actors...."
One lie SCOTUS has been telling us about its shadow docket decisions is that it's ok for them to be basically unreasoned and vibes-based bc they're "interim" and subject to revision after a fuller record develops.
Well, this would be a great opportunity for Kavanaugh to show he's willing to revise.
Well, this would be a great opportunity for Kavanaugh to show he's willing to revise.
The Supreme Court only cleared the way for Kavanaugh Stops four months ago and ICE now openly engages in violent racial profiling, snatching anyone who looks non-white and treating them as presumptively guilty of a crime. Remarkable how quickly our liberties can be crushed when courts go along.
Can confirm I have personally seen three attempts just today of agents in a convoy of ICE vehicles trying to snatch random POCs along Central Ave - and then being chased off by neighbors with whistles. It's blatant racial profiling.
Minneapolis city council member says POC should stay home:
Minneapolis city council member says POC should stay home:
January 14, 2026 at 7:13 PM
One lie SCOTUS has been telling us about its shadow docket decisions is that it's ok for them to be basically unreasoned and vibes-based bc they're "interim" and subject to revision after a fuller record develops.
Well, this would be a great opportunity for Kavanaugh to show he's willing to revise.
Well, this would be a great opportunity for Kavanaugh to show he's willing to revise.
Interim Texas A&M president wants you to know it is absolutely untrue the school is banning Plato "altogether." It is just banning Plato from one particular course (a 100 level philosophy course, to be exact). All is well.
president.tamu.edu/messages/a-m...
president.tamu.edu/messages/a-m...
January 14, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Interim Texas A&M president wants you to know it is absolutely untrue the school is banning Plato "altogether." It is just banning Plato from one particular course (a 100 level philosophy course, to be exact). All is well.
president.tamu.edu/messages/a-m...
president.tamu.edu/messages/a-m...
This is what I point to when people say that ice can never do anything good.
January 14, 2026 at 6:36 PM
This is what I point to when people say that ice can never do anything good.
Congress during the first Democratic SOTU 2029 should look like this. Just roll footage.
January 14, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Congress during the first Democratic SOTU 2029 should look like this. Just roll footage.
Each time I see an ad for “Mercy” (the one with the AI “court”), I’m overwhelmed with questions like “Why have an AI court?” “Who would’ve wanted this?” “Why would we entrust capital cases—or any cases—to AI?”, and I just realized it’s the most realistic movie about AI ever made.
January 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM
Each time I see an ad for “Mercy” (the one with the AI “court”), I’m overwhelmed with questions like “Why have an AI court?” “Who would’ve wanted this?” “Why would we entrust capital cases—or any cases—to AI?”, and I just realized it’s the most realistic movie about AI ever made.
Good news. These people are thugs.
NEW: Far-right Zionist group Betar US will disband following an investigation by NY State Attorney General Letitia James into the group's "violence against and harassment of Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and Jewish activists" and failure to register as a charity in NY despite soliciting donations.
January 13, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Good news. These people are thugs.
No joke, I had jury duty today and was immediately excused when I nearly passed out in the lobby. Ambulance took me to the hospital and everything!
(I’m fine now … probably. Never got a clear diagnosis of what happened).
(I’m fine now … probably. Never got a clear diagnosis of what happened).
January 12, 2026 at 9:48 PM
No joke, I had jury duty today and was immediately excused when I nearly passed out in the lobby. Ambulance took me to the hospital and everything!
(I’m fine now … probably. Never got a clear diagnosis of what happened).
(I’m fine now … probably. Never got a clear diagnosis of what happened).
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grim shit obvious but one of the top ten funniest ways to describe a synagogue is to say it has "jewish ties"
The arsonist who burned Beth Israel in Jackson stated he burned it because it was a Jewish site of worship and called it a "synagogue of Satan."
That phrase first appears in Revelation 2:9.
This is why Christians have to talk about and deal with Christian antisemitism.
apnews.com/article/miss...
That phrase first appears in Revelation 2:9.
This is why Christians have to talk about and deal with Christian antisemitism.
apnews.com/article/miss...
FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted institution because of its 'Jewish ties'
The FBI said Monday that a suspect in the arson fire at a Mississippi synagogue admitted to targeting the institution because of its ‘Jewish ties.’
apnews.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
grim shit obvious but one of the top ten funniest ways to describe a synagogue is to say it has "jewish ties"
When you’re winning the narrative.
January 12, 2026 at 2:57 AM
When you’re winning the narrative.
I live in a bona fide swing district!
January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
I live in a bona fide swing district!