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After teaching and writing about constitutional law for 50 yrs, it seemed time for me to reach beyond Harvard’s walls — to spread understanding and appreciation of the rule of law, of justice as fairness, and of a republic if we can keep it .. more

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Laurence Henry Tribe is an American legal scholar known for his studies of United States constitutional law. Tribe was a professor at Harvard Law School from 1968 until his retirement in 2020. He currently holds the position of Carl M. Loeb University Professor Emeritus. .. more

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 6d
There’s nothing wrong with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attending the tariff argument on Trump’s key policy initiative. After all, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius attended the ACA argument on the key Obama initiative.

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Bessent Plans to Attend Tariff Arguments at the Supreme Court
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My Father’s Flag and the Idea of America

Over decades, across continents, and through harrowing experiences, my family held on to this bit of cloth as a reminder of everything they believed in—and were running toward. [Editor’s note: In the months ahead, as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, The Bulwark will be publishing an occasional series in which a variety of authors reflect on the sources and symbols of their patriotic attachment and their sense of American values. We are honored to kick off the series with this personal essay by Laurence Tribe…

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 4d
Ridiculous. Cruel. Lawless.
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#BREAKING: #SCOTUS grants yet another stay to the Trump administration, putting back into place a new State Department policy requiring passports to display their bearers' biological sex at birth.

Justice Jackson (joined by Justices Sotomayor and Kagan) once again dissents.

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 4d
“The destruction of U.S.A.I.D. [caused] public man-made death. And the cruelty and lethality will only grow as the Administration expands its rollback of public-health advances to the homeland.”
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The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 4d
#BREAKING: #SCOTUS grants yet another stay to the Trump administration, putting back into place a new State Department policy requiring passports to display their bearers' biological sex at birth.

Justice Jackson (joined by Justices Sotomayor and Kagan) once again dissents.

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 10d
A rare good sign from #SCOTUS
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#BREAKING: In the Illinois National Guard case, #SCOTUS is asking for additional briefing on one of the key substantive questions (and one flagged by my Georgetown colleague @martylederman.bsky.social in an amicus brief):

Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.

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Steve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 12d
#BREAKING: In the Illinois National Guard case, #SCOTUS is asking for additional briefing on one of the key substantive questions (and one flagged by my Georgetown colleague @martylederman.bsky.social in an amicus brief):

Among other things, this means no ruling until *at least* the week of 11/17.

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💫⭐️N. Jules⭐️💫 @northjules.bsky.social · 13d
The “press” asks about the East Wing.

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 18d
The East Wing of the White House — which Trump is demolishing as though it belongs to him — is 70,000 square feet. A football field is 56,000 square feet. Trump’s palatial ballroom will occupy 90,000 square feet. Enough said.

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 19d
“Pardons and commutations offer X-rays into the souls of presidents. More than any other presidential actions, clemencies tell us who they are.” Jeff Toobin has this exactly right. Trump’s use of the pardon power sullies its purpose but reveals who the man is.

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Opinion | The Santos Commutation Is No Joke
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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 21d
This is the best response to those who minimize the importance of huge turnouts like those of No Kings Day 2.0, peaceful and joyous

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 26d
In a recent study, participants inside fMRI scanners played a game in which they could enrich themselves by deceiving others. The more people lied to other players, the more exaggerated their lies were likely to be the next time around.

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 28d
On Indigenous Peoples Day (which Trump insists on calling Columbus Day): For an honest history of the 15th and 20th century origins of a national holiday and its layers of meaning, read Heather Cox Richardson today 👇🏼
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October 12, 2025
On October 9, President Donald J.
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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · 28d
This weekend, Trump said “the Biden FBI” placed 274 agents in the January 6 insurrectionist mob.

He wrote “If this is so, which it is, a lot of very good people will be owed big apologies.”

But it ISN’T so: TRUMP was still POTUS until January 20. It was the TRUMP FBI.

Oops. Never mind. 👑 😳😵‍💫😎😟

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · Oct 8
Freedom of speech may be the one constitutional right the current Supreme Court doesn’t demolish.
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Supreme Court seems skeptical about state bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ kids - The Boston Globe
The court’s conservative majority didn’t seem convinced that states can restrict talk therapy aimed at changing feelings while allowing counseling that affirms kids identifying as gay or transgender.
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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · Oct 5
“This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law. Defendants have made a range of arguments that . . risk blurring the line between civil and military federal power—to the detriment of this nation.” — Trump-appointed U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut (Oct. 4, 2025).

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · Oct 5
This federal judge appointed by President Trump found his claims of “chaos“ in Portland, Oregon “untethered to the facts.“

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · Oct 5
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Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Seizure of Oregon National Guard for Portland Deployment
Read more here.
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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · Oct 5
Get ready to read this new book by the great @barbmcquade.bsky.social
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barbmcquade.bsky.social Barb McQuade @barbmcquade.bsky.social · Sep 30
Working on a new book, “The Fix: Saving America from the Corruption of a Mob-Style Government.” Drawing from my experience as a prosecutor, the book offers ideas to take back our democracy and a vision for the future. Available June 9, 2026. Here’s the cover. What do you think?

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · Oct 5
Well done, Barb. Much needed and none too soon! Congratulations 🎉🎊

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Laurence H. Tribe @tribelaw.bsky.social · Oct 1
In a decision issued October 1, 2025, Reagan-appointed U.S. District Judge William Young includes a postcard sent to him saying “Trump has pardons and tanks ... what do you have?" He responds "Alone, I have nothing but my sense of duty. Together, We the People ... have our magnificent Constitution."