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Senate Republicans just confirmed Trump loyalist Emil Bove to the Third Circuit. Here is @afj.org's statement from @rachelrossi.bsky.social:

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Alliance for Justice President Rachel Rossi issued the following statement: “Senate Republicans just declared that loyalty to Trump is their first and only priority for judicial nominees — not protecting the rule of law. Emil Bove’s confirmation undermines the foundational principle of our legal system: an independent judiciary that provides essential checks and balances against abuses of power and that applies equal and fair justice under the law. By voting to confirm Emil Bove to a powerful circuit court, Republican senators have betrayed their obligation to provide advice and consent. They rushed this confirmation in hopes of hiding Bove’s egregious activity because they didn’t want to be held accountable for their vote. But his confirmation is a tragedy for our nation, and he will do untold harm during this lifetime appointment. As we look to the courts to protect us from Trump’s unlawful behavior, we must steel ourselves for the dark turn our courts will take if the bench is stacked with extremists like Bove.”
July 30, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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What happened to Senator Padilla is outrageous. Physically removing a sitting Senator for doing his job is authoritarian and unacceptable. We stand with him and against these attacks on democratic norms.
meidastouch.com MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · Jun 12
Wow. California Sen. Alex Padilla is wrestled and detained by federal officers after showing up to DHS Sec. Kristi Noem's press conference in LA. (video from Bill Melugin of Fox News)
June 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of @californialabor.bsky.social Vice President and @seiuca.bsky.social and SEIU-USWW President David Huerta.

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Screenshot of a press release from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond: "The nearly 15 million working people of the AFL-CIO and our affiliated unions demand the immediate release of California Federation of Labor Unions Vice President and SEIU California and SEIU-USWW President David Huerta. As the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda has unnecessarily targeted our hard-working immigrant brothers and sisters, David was exercising his constitutional rights and conducting legal observation of ICE activity in his community. He was doing what he has always done, and what we do in unions: putting solidarity into practice and defending our fellow workers. In response, ICE agents violently arrested him, physically injuring David in the process, and are continuing to detain him—a violation of David’s civil liberties and the freedoms this country holds dear. The labor movement stands with David and we will continue to demand justice for our union brother until he is released."
June 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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AFJ and @afjactioncampaign.org President Rachel Rossi (@rachelrossi.bsky.social) and Board Member Carol Hamilton hit The Hill today! 💼✨

They met with lawmakers to lift up our work and advocate for fair courts, civil rights, and justice for all.
June 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
clearybobb.bsky.social
Let’s go!
rachelrossi.bsky.social Rachel Rossi @rachelrossi.bsky.social · May 27
I’m deeply honored to serve as President of @afj.org and @afjactioncampaign.org. In today’s moment the fight for justice is not optional. I’m proud to join and advance AFJ and AFJ Action’s legacies of building power, transforming courts and securing justice for all.
May 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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🚨 BREAKING: We’re thrilled to announce Rachel Rossi has been named the new President of @afj.org! A trailblazer for equity + justice, she’s bringing her bold vision to lead us into our next chapter. 🙌 #JusticeForAll afj.org/article/rach...
April 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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Huge crowds today at the SCOTUS Planned Parenthood rally. #ImForPP
Four people with signs at Planned Parenthood rally outside SCOTUS. Woman with sign at Planned Parenthood rally outside SCOTUS. Crowd of people with signs at Planned Parenthood rally outside SCOTUS.
April 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM