I love the way that this case's notoriety (thanks, Trump!) has resulted in Abrego getting the kind of legal representation and careful scrutiny normally available only to the elite.

So when she learned the GJ rejected Count 1, Halligan was befuddled, someone said "Just Gaitherize it," but she either (1) didn't know she needed to present the new indictment to the full GJ, or (2) there wasn't enough time to reconvene the full GJ before the SoL ran out, so she tried to fudge it?

It’s almost like they’re being paid for loyalty rather than competence.

Isn't the judge's proper response "I don't care about the DAG's orders. But you should care about my orders. Did you bring your toothbrush?"

Let's not forget the government first tried to charge this as *felony* assault.

I’m Jewish. I lived in New York for a decade. I am very, very concerned about antisemitism.

I have no doubt that Zohran Mamdani would fight to protect my life and my rights. I have no doubt the ADL has entirely failed to protect me and my family from fascists.

I know where my allegiance lies.

Just Elie's read on how the justices will likely vote.

I miss Obama.

Just found this out. Now I like Obama even more.
www.thehindu.com/news/interna...

I thought the argument (such as it is) was that he could become president without being *elected* president (e.g. by being made speaker of the House and then having the president and VP resign or some other such far-fetched workaround).

FWIW, I'm currently reading (an English translation of) the Ramayana. Pretty wild! I love Hanuman.

Of course, the shoulder of Orion is real. I know, because I've seen attack ships on fire there.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=NOW4...

It's amazing how many people think the constellations are actual groupings in space.