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emptywheel.bsky.social
Note that this 11th Circuit opinion ALSO means that Donald Trump has lost to Jim Comey twice in one week.

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emptywheel.bsky.social emptywheel @emptywheel.bsky.social · 3h
11th Circuit cites Clinton v Jones in ruling that Trump doesn't get extended statute of limitations on lawsuits to sue Hillary just bc he was super busy as President.

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The Supreme Court rejected a similar request from President Clinton when it refused to excuse him from judicial process during his term. See Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681, 703–04 (1997). It took no issue with a private citizen subjecting the president to judicial process, in the process burdening his “time and energy” and “impair[ing] the effective performance of his office.” Id. at 702. If a president can be haled into court, he cannot be excused from suing to enforce his rights. Trump unpersuasively argues that two “circumstances” support his request. First, he points to the workload he faced during his first term. But it is hard to see how his presidential workload differs from any other modern president, and those concerns did not arrest the Supreme Court in Clinton. See 520 U.S. at 697–99. Second, Trump argues that he was unable to seek relief in court while in office because, if he had filed this lawsuit during the Mueller or Durham investigations, “it would have looked like [he] was interfering with law enforcement functions.” But this argument gives away the game. Equitable tolling requires the circumstances “prevent[ing]” Trump from suing to be “beyond [his] control.” Menominee Indian Tribe, 577 U.S. at 255, 257 (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). Trump concedes that he chose not
November 26, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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26 November 1918 | A Polish Jew, Franciszek Fejwuszek, was born in Łódź. A garderer.

In #Auschwitz from 9 January 1942.
No. 25394
He perished in the camp on 20 March 1942.
A mugshot registration photograph from Auschwitz. A man with a shaved head wearing a striped uniform photographed in three positions (profile and front with bare head and a photo with a slightly turned head with a hat on). The prisoner number is visible on a marking board on the left.
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Senator Kelly is admirable, courageous, and right.
ronfilipkowski.bsky.social Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 2d
Hegseth is now threatening to recall Sen. Mark Kelly to active duty in order to court martial him.
November 26, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Steve whitkoff is an actual traitor
November 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
Back in August, Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered DHS to start treating people humanely at 26 Fed. Plaintiffs says DHS has fixed none of the problems there and are asking for sanctions.

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More than three months have passed since this Court issued a Temporary Restraining Order on August 12, 2025 requiring Defendants to implement specific and detailed policies to rectify their unconstitutional practices, which were later incorporated into a Preliminary Injunction issued on September 17, 2025. In contravention of these orders, however, Defendants appear never to have implemented many of the required procedures, particularly those regarding attorney access, hygiene, and the provision of the Notice of Rights to all detained individuals. Plaintiffs have conferred with Defendants on multiple occasions, but attempts to obtain assurances that Defendants will comply with this Court’s orders remain futile. Defendants provided a wholly insufficient response to Plaintiffs’ first letter regarding these issues and have not responded substantively to Plaintiffs’ second letter. Meanwhile, testimony from detained individuals and the attorneys who have tried in vain to speak with them continues to accumulate, showing that more than three months after this Court ordered immediate changes to their practices, Defendants continue to ignore these directives. Plaintiffs now seek the Court’s assistance. Defendants’ ongoing, intentional violations of Court orders merit a finding of contempt and the imposition of sanctions. The Court’s orders are clear and unambiguous, the proof of noncompliance is clear and convincing, and the evidence shows that Defendants have been far from diligent in any attempts to reasonably comply with the Court’s orders. As such, a finding of contempt with associated fines and sanctions, including attorneys’ fees, is appropriate.
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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chrismurphyct.bsky.social
Over and over, the mainstream press reports that Trump has secured a “trade deal” with a foreign country and every single time he’s just making it up.

When will they learn?
November 26, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Trump is up with an early morning screed flailing at a New York Times article. His comment about the reporter is in the image below. That’s your kids’ role model, MAGA. Happy Thanksgiving. truthsocial.com/@realDonaldT...
November 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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emptywheel.bsky.social
11th Circuit cites Clinton v Jones in ruling that Trump doesn't get extended statute of limitations on lawsuits to sue Hillary just bc he was super busy as President.

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
The Supreme Court rejected a similar request from President Clinton when it refused to excuse him from judicial process during his term. See Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681, 703–04 (1997). It took no issue with a private citizen subjecting the president to judicial process, in the process burdening his “time and energy” and “impair[ing] the effective performance of his office.” Id. at 702. If a president can be haled into court, he cannot be excused from suing to enforce his rights. Trump unpersuasively argues that two “circumstances” support his request. First, he points to the workload he faced during his first term. But it is hard to see how his presidential workload differs from any other modern president, and those concerns did not arrest the Supreme Court in Clinton. See 520 U.S. at 697–99. Second, Trump argues that he was unable to seek relief in court while in office because, if he had filed this lawsuit during the Mueller or Durham investigations, “it would have looked like [he] was interfering with law enforcement functions.” But this argument gives away the game. Equitable tolling requires the circumstances “prevent[ing]” Trump from suing to be “beyond [his] control.” Menominee Indian Tribe, 577 U.S. at 255, 257 (citation and internal quotation marks omitted). Trump concedes that he chose not
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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The line "I ONE our nations districts" confirms he's not waning or sleeping--- zzzz
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 3h
Trump responds to a detailed report about his waning energy and propensity to sleep through on-camera events by calling the New York Times's Katie Rogers ugly
The Creeps at the Failing New York Times are at it again. I won the 2024 Presidential Election in a Landslide, winning all Seven Swing States, the Popular Vote, and the Electoral College by a lot. I one our Nation’s Districts by 2750 to 550, a complete wipeout. I settled 8 Wars, have 48 New Stock Market Highs, our Economy is Great, and our Country is RESPECTED AGAIN all over the World, respected like never before. The last Administration had the Highest Inflation in history - I have already brought that down to normal, and prices, including groceries, are coming down. To do this requires a lot of Work and Energy, and I have never worked so hard in my life. Yet despite all of this the Radical Left Lunatics in the soon to fold New York Times did a hit piece on me that I am perhaps losing my Energy, despite facts that show the exact opposite. They know this is wrong, as is almost every thing that they write about me, including election results, ALL PURPOSELY NEGATIVE. This cheap “RAG” is truly an “ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE.” The writer of the story, Katie Rogers, who is assigned to write only bad things about me, is a third rate reporter who is ugly, both inside and out. Despite all of this, I have my highest Poll Numbers, ever, and with record setting investment being made in America, they should only go up. There will be a day when I run low on Energy, it happens to everyone, but with a PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM AND A COMPREHENSIVE COGNITIVE TEST (“That was aced”) JUST RECENTLY TAKEN, it certainly is not now! GOD BLESS AMERICA & MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!
November 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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normeisen.bsky.social
In Texas, Trump is ALL FOR redistricting to gain congressional seats

But in California, his DOJ is fighting it

LULAC CEO Juan Proano & I discuss Trump's hypocrisy & our efforts to safeguard the right to vote in our big Prop 50 case & beyond. Watch on LegalFightClub👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGoO...
Trump’s MIDTERM PLOT EXPOSED: Scheme BLOWS UP in His Face
YouTube video by The Contrarian
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November 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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wajali.bsky.social
The Collapsing Trump Administration and the Corrupt Politics of Corporate Centrism

@davidcorn.bsky.social & I have a spirited conversation about the usefulness of "centrist" Democrats in an era where the majority demands reform & MAGA goosesteps towards fascism.

open.substack.com/pub/thelefth...
November 26, 2025 at 2:53 AM
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Himes: "This shows Steve Witkoff almost literally sitting side with the Russians on this ... it's unimaginable to consider the fact that you would propose a peace deal that the Ukrainians didn't even know about."
November 26, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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wajali.bsky.social
The Ellisons cozying up to Trump, who is rewarding Brett Ratner for directing the forthcoming flattering documentary on Melania that whitewashes her life.
phillewis.bsky.social Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 22h
Rush Hour 4 is reportedly a go at Paramount – after Trump intervened on behalf of the movie.

Brett Ratner, accused of sexual misconduct by several women, will bring the franchise back to the big screen
Rush Hour 4 in the works at Paramount after reports of Trump intervening
Brett Ratner, accused of sexual misconduct by several women, will bring his hit franchise back to the big screen
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November 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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simonwdc.bsky.social
The Senate rebuked Trump on his tariffs.

The nation rebuked Trump in the November elections.

The entire Congress rebuked Trump for his ongoing cover up of the Epstein crimes.

Next week Congress is likely to rebuke Trump again, this time over his selling out of Ukraine and our European allies.
simonwdc.bsky.social Simon Rosenberg @simonwdc.bsky.social · 21h
Three things about the Witkoff tapes:

1) It appears Western intelligence services have decided to let Witkoff (and Trump) know they have recordings of their traitorous conversations w/Russia.

2) This Ukraine "deal" was all Witkoff's idea.

3) Congressional leaders should demand he be fired.
bloomberg.com Bloomberg News @bloomberg.com · 21h
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM