Future Esq.
@futureesq.bsky.social
Former law student turned paralegal turned law school student again. Thirty-something. I believe the Constitution was not written on an Etch-A-Sketch. New England-ish.
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This is the correct explanation of what happened tonight👇
KBJ threaded the needle thanks to CA1’s unfinished business.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
-if she denied the admin stay, the full SCOTUS woulda stepped in to override her.
-if she immediately referred the case to the full Court, they coulda dragged feet.
-instead she boxed them in to act quickly once she does refer the case.
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 AM
This is the correct explanation of what happened tonight👇
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It's time to acknowledge reality:
Our health system is broken. It's time to guarantee good-quality care to every man, woman & child in this country.
Our campaign finance system is broken. It's time to get rid of Citizens United and publicly fund elections.
Let’s do it.
Our health system is broken. It's time to guarantee good-quality care to every man, woman & child in this country.
Our campaign finance system is broken. It's time to get rid of Citizens United and publicly fund elections.
Let’s do it.
October 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It's time to acknowledge reality:
Our health system is broken. It's time to guarantee good-quality care to every man, woman & child in this country.
Our campaign finance system is broken. It's time to get rid of Citizens United and publicly fund elections.
Let’s do it.
Our health system is broken. It's time to guarantee good-quality care to every man, woman & child in this country.
Our campaign finance system is broken. It's time to get rid of Citizens United and publicly fund elections.
Let’s do it.
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As hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed, the grant offices that fund DV shelters have gone dark.
www.jezebel.com/marnie-shiel...
www.jezebel.com/marnie-shiel...
The Government Shutdown Is Endangering Domestic Violence Survivors
As hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed, the grant offices that fund DV shelters have gone dark.
www.jezebel.com
October 13, 2025 at 8:40 PM
As hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed, the grant offices that fund DV shelters have gone dark.
www.jezebel.com/marnie-shiel...
www.jezebel.com/marnie-shiel...
The cognitive dissonance is nauseating..
"Community members attend a religious service in a designated 'Free Speech Zone' outside ICE facility.."
Same administration that *removed* federal protection zones around "abortion clinics" (ie. *women's healthcare* clinics) because... "free speech."
"Community members attend a religious service in a designated 'Free Speech Zone' outside ICE facility.."
Same administration that *removed* federal protection zones around "abortion clinics" (ie. *women's healthcare* clinics) because... "free speech."
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 AM
The cognitive dissonance is nauseating..
"Community members attend a religious service in a designated 'Free Speech Zone' outside ICE facility.."
Same administration that *removed* federal protection zones around "abortion clinics" (ie. *women's healthcare* clinics) because... "free speech."
"Community members attend a religious service in a designated 'Free Speech Zone' outside ICE facility.."
Same administration that *removed* federal protection zones around "abortion clinics" (ie. *women's healthcare* clinics) because... "free speech."
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Last weekend, @annabower.bsky.social started to receive Signal messages from the U.S. attorney who is leading the prosecution of Letitia James.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
“Anna, Lindsey Halligan Here.”
My Signal exchange with the interim U.S. attorney about the Letitia James grand jury.
www.lawfaremedia.org
October 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Last weekend, @annabower.bsky.social started to receive Signal messages from the U.S. attorney who is leading the prosecution of Letitia James.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
Throughout the exchange, Lindsay Halligan complained about Bower’s tweets and reporting on the indictment–but never once asked to be off the record.
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When the Nazi group chat ruins your talking points
October 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
When the Nazi group chat ruins your talking points
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The government shutdown is undermining the Office on Violence Against Women 🚨🚨🚨
More than 100 of their 120 employees have been furloughed, bringing their lifesaving work to a halt. This will have devastating impacts on women across the nation.
More than 100 of their 120 employees have been furloughed, bringing their lifesaving work to a halt. This will have devastating impacts on women across the nation.
As hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed, the grant offices that fund DV shelters have gone dark.
www.jezebel.com/marnie-shiel...
www.jezebel.com/marnie-shiel...
The Government Shutdown Is Endangering Domestic Violence Survivors
As hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed, the grant offices that fund DV shelters have gone dark.
www.jezebel.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The government shutdown is undermining the Office on Violence Against Women 🚨🚨🚨
More than 100 of their 120 employees have been furloughed, bringing their lifesaving work to a halt. This will have devastating impacts on women across the nation.
More than 100 of their 120 employees have been furloughed, bringing their lifesaving work to a halt. This will have devastating impacts on women across the nation.
“We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
~ Louis Brandeis (1933)
~ Louis Brandeis (1933)
September 25, 2025 at 4:05 AM
“We can have democracy in this country or we can have great wealth concentrated in the hands of the few, but we cannot have both.”
~ Louis Brandeis (1933)
~ Louis Brandeis (1933)
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It doesn’t matter if you’re working class or a billionaire: climate change will hurt your grandchildren.
That’s why I cannot understand oil executives who sacrifice the planet’s health for their short-term profits
We must transform our energy system away from fossil fuels NOW.
That’s why I cannot understand oil executives who sacrifice the planet’s health for their short-term profits
We must transform our energy system away from fossil fuels NOW.
September 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
It doesn’t matter if you’re working class or a billionaire: climate change will hurt your grandchildren.
That’s why I cannot understand oil executives who sacrifice the planet’s health for their short-term profits
We must transform our energy system away from fossil fuels NOW.
That’s why I cannot understand oil executives who sacrifice the planet’s health for their short-term profits
We must transform our energy system away from fossil fuels NOW.
We're studying the 4th Amendment in Criminal Procedure.
Instead of opening Thursday's class (9/11/25) discussing the recent #SCOTUS decision legalizing racism (under 4th Amendment) or lasting effects of the Patriot Act, prof. started w/ #CharlieKirk & why it was bad.
No mention of #CO shooting.
Instead of opening Thursday's class (9/11/25) discussing the recent #SCOTUS decision legalizing racism (under 4th Amendment) or lasting effects of the Patriot Act, prof. started w/ #CharlieKirk & why it was bad.
No mention of #CO shooting.
US supreme court ‘effectively legalized racial profiling’, immigration experts warn
Court ruled federal agents can stop people in LA based on race, language, job or location amid Trump’s crackdown
www.theguardian.com
September 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
We're studying the 4th Amendment in Criminal Procedure.
Instead of opening Thursday's class (9/11/25) discussing the recent #SCOTUS decision legalizing racism (under 4th Amendment) or lasting effects of the Patriot Act, prof. started w/ #CharlieKirk & why it was bad.
No mention of #CO shooting.
Instead of opening Thursday's class (9/11/25) discussing the recent #SCOTUS decision legalizing racism (under 4th Amendment) or lasting effects of the Patriot Act, prof. started w/ #CharlieKirk & why it was bad.
No mention of #CO shooting.
Trying to trace which judge started the "deeply rooted in history & traditions" line so beloved by today's #SCOTUS.
Do they even garden?
Someday I'll write a book tracing this phrase for a book called "Pot-Bound: How the Supreme Court Asphyxiated the Constitution."
Do they even garden?
Someday I'll write a book tracing this phrase for a book called "Pot-Bound: How the Supreme Court Asphyxiated the Constitution."
September 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Trying to trace which judge started the "deeply rooted in history & traditions" line so beloved by today's #SCOTUS.
Do they even garden?
Someday I'll write a book tracing this phrase for a book called "Pot-Bound: How the Supreme Court Asphyxiated the Constitution."
Do they even garden?
Someday I'll write a book tracing this phrase for a book called "Pot-Bound: How the Supreme Court Asphyxiated the Constitution."
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As job market slumps, Trump administration says it could take a year to see better economic data reut.rs/45QsjJp
As job market slumps, Trump administration says it could take a year to see better economic data
The White House said it expects the Federal Reserve to weigh larger rate cuts this month after Friday's "disappointing" jobs report, while President Donald Trump and his administration said it could be a year before the U.S. sees rosier economic data.
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September 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As job market slumps, Trump administration says it could take a year to see better economic data reut.rs/45QsjJp
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John Roberts' opinion dishonors Robert Jackson's memory. slate.trib.al/OypJYv2
How the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Decision Twisted a Great Legacy
A new movie about the Nuremberg trials reminds us of an underappreciated problem with the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision.
slate.trib.al
September 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
John Roberts' opinion dishonors Robert Jackson's memory. slate.trib.al/OypJYv2
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🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump said in a weekend social media post he plans to issue an executive order to impose voter ID requirements. And he reiterated his desire to ban mail voting.
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
Trump Says He Plans to Issue Unconstitutional Order Requiring Voter ID and Banning Mail Ballots
Trump Says He Plans to Issue Unconstitutional Order Requiring Voter ID and Banning Mail Ballots
www.democracydocket.com
August 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
🚨BREAKING: President Donald Trump said in a weekend social media post he plans to issue an executive order to impose voter ID requirements. And he reiterated his desire to ban mail voting.
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
The president lacks the authority to take either step.
www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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GOP responses to mass shootings:
Step 1: Blame it on mental health, not guns
Step 2: Vote to cut funding for mental health
Repeat
I live outside the US, and I can assure you: the rest of the world has people with mental health problems. What they don't have is easy access to unlimited guns.
Step 1: Blame it on mental health, not guns
Step 2: Vote to cut funding for mental health
Repeat
I live outside the US, and I can assure you: the rest of the world has people with mental health problems. What they don't have is easy access to unlimited guns.
August 31, 2025 at 3:40 PM
GOP responses to mass shootings:
Step 1: Blame it on mental health, not guns
Step 2: Vote to cut funding for mental health
Repeat
I live outside the US, and I can assure you: the rest of the world has people with mental health problems. What they don't have is easy access to unlimited guns.
Step 1: Blame it on mental health, not guns
Step 2: Vote to cut funding for mental health
Repeat
I live outside the US, and I can assure you: the rest of the world has people with mental health problems. What they don't have is easy access to unlimited guns.
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NY Times vs Democracy Docket.
Why does the Times use the word "explicit" when Trump has ZERO authority?👀
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Why does the Times use the word "explicit" when Trump has ZERO authority?👀
Support pro-democracy independent media. Subscribe to Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
August 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
NY Times vs Democracy Docket.
Why does the Times use the word "explicit" when Trump has ZERO authority?👀
Support pro-democracy independent media. Subscribe to Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
Why does the Times use the word "explicit" when Trump has ZERO authority?👀
Support pro-democracy independent media. Subscribe to Democracy Docket today. hubs.ly/Q03jcjqP0
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Appellate lawyers at parties.
I hadn’t said anything because what was I supposed to say at this point? Oh, I guess I could have said “hello.” Well, it was too late now.
August 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Appellate lawyers at parties.
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US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite surge in tariff revenue reut.rs/4mxRTbI
US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite surge in tariff revenue
The U.S. government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291 billion despite a $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.
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August 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
US deficit grows to $291 billion in July despite surge in tariff revenue reut.rs/4mxRTbI
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Roberts, Barrett, and Kavanaugh are quickly leading us on a path to our generation's Korematsu if they don't grow spines.
Look at this:
Look at this:
![ing English with an accent", "[p]resence at a particular location (e.g. bus stop, car wash, tow yard, day laborer pick up site, agricultural site, etc.)"; or "[t]he type of work one does." Ibid. As the court of appeals confirmed, that injunction further bars consideration of officers' experience in connection with the enumerated factors-for ex-ample, experience "demonstrat|ing] that illegal aliens utilize or seek work at thel locations'" or that certain jobs are "more often performed by illegal immigrants than are other jobs" —because in the lower courts' view, past experience never adds anything to the calculus. Id. at 43a; see id. at 50a n. 13, 105a. The injunction contravenes blackletter Fourth Amendment doctrine, which embraces a totality-of-the-circum-stances, noncategorical approach that recognizes that the strength of particular factors may vary in context and that factors in combination can supply reasonable suspicion even if they do not individually.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:36eqtmzysqf7wsslczw4uxcd/bafkreiglcixogqldnsfw7dag77vhtbe4sjogidkkyghphss4ckmoqluk5q@jpeg)
August 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Roberts, Barrett, and Kavanaugh are quickly leading us on a path to our generation's Korematsu if they don't grow spines.
Look at this:
Look at this:
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The "Big, Beautiful Bill" was originally called "Shameful, Self-Enriching" but was given an AI marketing makeover?(probably).
If the Senate's budget is enacted, millions will lose health insurance, millions will fall into poverty, and the national debt will increase by $3.3T.
All of this to provide a major tax cut mainly to the rich and big corporations.
There is no justification for this.
All of this to provide a major tax cut mainly to the rich and big corporations.
There is no justification for this.
July 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The "Big, Beautiful Bill" was originally called "Shameful, Self-Enriching" but was given an AI marketing makeover?(probably).
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@vermontpublic.org I don't know what brought one of your vehicles to my neck of the woods on 6/17, but please know that I 👋 (belatedly). 😅💚💚💚
June 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
@vermontpublic.org I don't know what brought one of your vehicles to my neck of the woods on 6/17, but please know that I 👋 (belatedly). 😅💚💚💚