Devon Ombres
@doo-dc.bsky.social
Judiciary dork at Center for American Progress. Recovering Hill staffer. Extroverted introvert. Occasional food pic if I make something nice. All posts my own.
Saving American Democracy is up to all of us. The People. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
Opinion | The Constitution Doesn’t Belong to Trump or the Supreme Court
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October 10, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Saving American Democracy is up to all of us. The People. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/o...
Next up on #SCOTUS's hit list - Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana v. #Callais is being argued next week and decades of progress will likely be thrown out the door. My new piece: www.americanprogress.org/article/loui...
Louisiana v. Callais: The End of the Voting Rights Act?
Louisiana v. Callais puts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Supreme Court’s crosshairs and could result in the elimination of the last remaining bulwark against racial discrimination in voting...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Next up on #SCOTUS's hit list - Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Louisiana v. #Callais is being argued next week and decades of progress will likely be thrown out the door. My new piece: www.americanprogress.org/article/loui...
That's a nice constitutional wall separating church and state there. Sure be a shame if something happened to it. - The U.S. Supreme Court (sarcastically).
New report by @thedailyhayley.bsky.social
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
New report by @thedailyhayley.bsky.social
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
How the Supreme Court Is Dismantling the Separation of Church and State
Chief Justice John Roberts’ court is actively eroding the separation of church and state, breaking with centuries of First Amendment jurisprudence.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
That's a nice constitutional wall separating church and state there. Sure be a shame if something happened to it. - The U.S. Supreme Court (sarcastically).
New report by @thedailyhayley.bsky.social
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
New report by @thedailyhayley.bsky.social
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
New Report up - "Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity?"
That's legalese for lawyers shouldn't lie to the courts and expect to get away with it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/does...
That's legalese for lawyers shouldn't lie to the courts and expect to get away with it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/does...
Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity?
Federal courts should begin—and litigants should ask them—to take notice of rampant irregularity coming out of the Department of Justice.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New Report up - "Does a Politically Directed Department of Justice Merit the Presumption of Regularity?"
That's legalese for lawyers shouldn't lie to the courts and expect to get away with it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/does...
That's legalese for lawyers shouldn't lie to the courts and expect to get away with it.
www.americanprogress.org/article/does...
What this guy said:
Texas Democratic lawmakers took up the fight in a way that Texans have been doing since 1870. Breaking quorum isn't a crime, and getting the FBI involved isn't about democracy or freedom—it's about power. @doo-dc.bsky.social explains:
August 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
What this guy said:
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
August 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
Really hope all the new law enforcement in DC will be able to find the Epstein Client List that was so badly stolen from AG Bondi’s desk weeks ago!!!!!
August 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Really hope all the new law enforcement in DC will be able to find the Epstein Client List that was so badly stolen from AG Bondi’s desk weeks ago!!!!!
I agree with president Trump that DC is turning into a shithole. I mean, what kind of hellscape like Georgetown doesn't even have a Michelin starred restaurant. dc.eater.com/dc-restauran...
Reverie, Georgetown’s Only Michelin-Starred Restaurant, Is Closing
Chef Johnny Spero pulls the curtain on his fine dining flagship in October
dc.eater.com
August 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I agree with president Trump that DC is turning into a shithole. I mean, what kind of hellscape like Georgetown doesn't even have a Michelin starred restaurant. dc.eater.com/dc-restauran...
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VERY TIMELY ARTICLE from my @americanprogress.bsky.social colleague @doo-dc.bsky.social.
The FBI does not have any credible legal basis to try to arrest Texas lawmakers who broke quorum.
The FBI does not have any credible legal basis to try to arrest Texas lawmakers who broke quorum.
In case you were wondering - www.americanprogress.org/article/ther...
There Is No Legal Basis for the FBI To Arrest Quorum-Breaking Texas Legislators
Breaking quorum in the Texas legislature is a tradition nearly as old as the state itself and, by law, should be handled by state officials, not the federal government.
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August 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
VERY TIMELY ARTICLE from my @americanprogress.bsky.social colleague @doo-dc.bsky.social.
The FBI does not have any credible legal basis to try to arrest Texas lawmakers who broke quorum.
The FBI does not have any credible legal basis to try to arrest Texas lawmakers who broke quorum.
In case you were wondering - www.americanprogress.org/article/ther...
There Is No Legal Basis for the FBI To Arrest Quorum-Breaking Texas Legislators
Breaking quorum in the Texas legislature is a tradition nearly as old as the state itself and, by law, should be handled by state officials, not the federal government.
www.americanprogress.org
August 7, 2025 at 10:01 PM
In case you were wondering - www.americanprogress.org/article/ther...
Keep in mind as you listen to this, that @jamestalarico.bsky.social is a Christian pastor.
Rep @jamestalarico.bsky.social: "The only thing worse than a tyrant is a tyrant who thinks they're on a mission from God."
August 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Keep in mind as you listen to this, that @jamestalarico.bsky.social is a Christian pastor.
Super important article by my colleague @michaelsozan.bsky.social on how people power can push back against rising authoritarianism!
The best way to counter authoritarianism is peaceful protest.
And all it takes it 3.5% of a nation's population to force change (in USA, that's 12M people)!
Read my @americanprogress.bsky.social column about the 3.5% rule and check out my video, too.
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
And all it takes it 3.5% of a nation's population to force change (in USA, that's 12M people)!
Read my @americanprogress.bsky.social column about the 3.5% rule and check out my video, too.
www.americanprogress.org/article/how-...
How Peaceful Protest by Just 3.5 Percent of Americans Could Force Major Policy Changes From the Trump Administration
History shows that when just 3.5 percent of a population—about 12 million Americans—engage in peaceful protest, their demands become nearly impossible to ignore. This is particularly relevant today, a...
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August 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Super important article by my colleague @michaelsozan.bsky.social on how people power can push back against rising authoritarianism!
How's that #SCOTUS #Trump immunity decision going? About as well as you'd expect...
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
Trump v. United States: Revisiting the Presidential Immunity Ruling 1 Year Later
The right-wing Supreme Court appears to have learned little from its decision to grant the president immunity for criminal acts—and the president is taking full advantage of the ruling.
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August 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
How's that #SCOTUS #Trump immunity decision going? About as well as you'd expect...
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...
Checking in from Asheville NC. Nothing to see here. @hollyanderson.bsky.social
August 3, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Checking in from Asheville NC. Nothing to see here. @hollyanderson.bsky.social
I did a thing
The right-wing Supreme Court appears to have learned little from its decision to grant the president immunity for criminal acts in Trump v. United States—and the president is taking full advantage of the ruling. @doo-dc.bsky.social explains:
Trump v. United States: Revisiting the Presidential Immunity Ruling 1 Year Later
The right-wing Supreme Court appears to have learned little from its decision to grant the president immunity for criminal acts—and the president is taking full advantage of the ruling.
www.americanprogress.org
August 3, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I did a thing
Curioser and curioser….
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
Trump Administration Live Updates: Attorney General Alerted Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files
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July 23, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Curioser and curioser….
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
www.nytimes.com/live/2025/07...
#Trump and #DOGE are slashing $$$ to colleges and universities across the country, undermining American leadership in research and development and our local and national economies. See how bad your school got hit: www.americanprogress.org/article/mapp...
Mapping Federal Funding Cuts to U.S. Colleges and Universities
American science and innovation should not be subject to the political winds of the day. Find out how the Trump administration’s grant terminations are affecting your school, your community, and your ...
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July 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
#Trump and #DOGE are slashing $$$ to colleges and universities across the country, undermining American leadership in research and development and our local and national economies. See how bad your school got hit: www.americanprogress.org/article/mapp...
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🚨 ACTION ITEM: The health and well-being of Americans and the programs they rely on are at stake. Now is THE time to speak out and tell your lawmakers to vote against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. www.americanprogress.org/take-action/...
Tell the House: Vote No On the One Big Beautiful Bill
Tell your representative to vote no on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
www.americanprogress.org
July 2, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🚨 ACTION ITEM: The health and well-being of Americans and the programs they rely on are at stake. Now is THE time to speak out and tell your lawmakers to vote against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. www.americanprogress.org/take-action/...
An important article by one of my @americanprogress.bsky.social colleagues on the dangers of anticipatory obedience in backsliding democracy - www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
The Dangers of Obeying: 4 Risks for Organizations Bowing to the Trump Administration
The Trump administration is demanding unprecedented power and punishing those who refuse to comply, but civil society acting peacefully with collective courage can build a stronger democracy.
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July 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
An important article by one of my @americanprogress.bsky.social colleagues on the dangers of anticipatory obedience in backsliding democracy - www.americanprogress.org/article/the-...
It's not too late to sign up to attend the "Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court" discussion hosted by @americanprogress.bsky.social on July 9 at 11:00 a.m. Register through the link below:
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www.americanprogress.org/events/presi...
Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court: The State of the Court in 2025
Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on presidential appeasement and the Supreme Court in 2025.
www.americanprogress.org
July 2, 2025 at 8:04 PM
It's not too late to sign up to attend the "Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court" discussion hosted by @americanprogress.bsky.social on July 9 at 11:00 a.m. Register through the link below:
www.americanprogress.org/events/presi...
www.americanprogress.org/events/presi...
Join CAP for a virtual event on Wednesday July 7 at 11:00 a.m. - Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court. Featuring @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social, @leahlitman.bsky.social, @anthonymkreis.bsky.social, and @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
www.americanprogress.org/events/presi...
www.americanprogress.org/events/presi...
Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court: The State of the Court in 2025
Please join the Center for American Progress for a virtual event on presidential appeasement and the Supreme Court in 2025.
www.americanprogress.org
July 1, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Join CAP for a virtual event on Wednesday July 7 at 11:00 a.m. - Presidential Appeasement and the Supreme Court. Featuring @audrelawdamercy.bsky.social, @leahlitman.bsky.social, @anthonymkreis.bsky.social, and @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
www.americanprogress.org/events/presi...
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court placed new limits on the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions. This ruling from the far-right Supreme Court rubber-stamps President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine our nation’s rule of law.
Read CAP's statement from @doo-dc.bsky.social:
Read CAP's statement from @doo-dc.bsky.social:
STATEMENT: Supreme Court Limit on Injunctions Upends the Rule of Law
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June 27, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today, the U.S. Supreme Court placed new limits on the power of lower courts to issue nationwide injunctions. This ruling from the far-right Supreme Court rubber-stamps President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine our nation’s rule of law.
Read CAP's statement from @doo-dc.bsky.social:
Read CAP's statement from @doo-dc.bsky.social:
ACB said that courts can't enter universal injunctions, even against patently unconstitutional government acts. Birthright Citizenship is walking to the guillotine. Will we see ICE enforcement in maternity wards now? www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...
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June 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
ACB said that courts can't enter universal injunctions, even against patently unconstitutional government acts. Birthright Citizenship is walking to the guillotine. Will we see ICE enforcement in maternity wards now? www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/24p...