Joy Kelley
@joykelley.bsky.social
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(8) Among greatest infirmities - legal, moral, policy - is federalizing the Guard to police protest activity when the situation was under control (including with CA Guard if Newsom wanted to use them).
In context, this looks not like "escalating to de-escalate," but escalating to escalate further.
In context, this looks not like "escalating to de-escalate," but escalating to escalate further.
June 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
(8) Among greatest infirmities - legal, moral, policy - is federalizing the Guard to police protest activity when the situation was under control (including with CA Guard if Newsom wanted to use them).
In context, this looks not like "escalating to de-escalate," but escalating to escalate further.
In context, this looks not like "escalating to de-escalate," but escalating to escalate further.
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(7)
On left:
Title 10 Section 12406 condition that "orders for these purposes shall be issued through the governors of the States"
In middle:
Memo states SecDef must "coordinate with the Governors of the States"
On right:
Office of Governor Newsom letter stating none of that happened.
On left:
Title 10 Section 12406 condition that "orders for these purposes shall be issued through the governors of the States"
In middle:
Memo states SecDef must "coordinate with the Governors of the States"
On right:
Office of Governor Newsom letter stating none of that happened.
June 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
(7)
On left:
Title 10 Section 12406 condition that "orders for these purposes shall be issued through the governors of the States"
In middle:
Memo states SecDef must "coordinate with the Governors of the States"
On right:
Office of Governor Newsom letter stating none of that happened.
On left:
Title 10 Section 12406 condition that "orders for these purposes shall be issued through the governors of the States"
In middle:
Memo states SecDef must "coordinate with the Governors of the States"
On right:
Office of Governor Newsom letter stating none of that happened.
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(6) The Memo not only includes National Guard but authorizes regular Armed Forces.
It does not tell you under what authority.
My best guess what the White House is thinking: inherent Article II “protective power” (which has never been tested in court).
It does not tell you under what authority.
My best guess what the White House is thinking: inherent Article II “protective power” (which has never been tested in court).
June 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
(6) The Memo not only includes National Guard but authorizes regular Armed Forces.
It does not tell you under what authority.
My best guess what the White House is thinking: inherent Article II “protective power” (which has never been tested in court).
It does not tell you under what authority.
My best guess what the White House is thinking: inherent Article II “protective power” (which has never been tested in court).
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(5) The Memo includes no geographic limit. None. It applies across the USA.
As @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social explained below: "It’s a blank check for mobilizing National Guard and active duty troops to deploy anywhere"
(Trump alluded to this on tarmac on Sunday: bsky.app/profile/acyn...)
As @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social explained below: "It’s a blank check for mobilizing National Guard and active duty troops to deploy anywhere"
(Trump alluded to this on tarmac on Sunday: bsky.app/profile/acyn...)
The presidential memorandum never mentions Los Angeles or California. It’s a blank check for mobilizing National Guard and active duty troops to deploy anywhere to protect federal personnel or functions wherever protests “are occurring or are likely to occur.”
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
www.whitehouse.gov
June 9, 2025 at 6:06 PM
(5) The Memo includes no geographic limit. None. It applies across the USA.
As @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social explained below: "It’s a blank check for mobilizing National Guard and active duty troops to deploy anywhere"
(Trump alluded to this on tarmac on Sunday: bsky.app/profile/acyn...)
As @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social explained below: "It’s a blank check for mobilizing National Guard and active duty troops to deploy anywhere"
(Trump alluded to this on tarmac on Sunday: bsky.app/profile/acyn...)
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(4) Important: Note the language in the preemptive use of military force refers here ONLY to “protests” not even to violence.
June 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
(4) Important: Note the language in the preemptive use of military force refers here ONLY to “protests” not even to violence.
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(3) The Memo authorizes the military forces onto the ground even WITHOUT the existence of disruption to federal law, but instead as PREEMPTIVE action.
A far cry from Justice Department’s long-standing view that the military should be deployed in such domestic situations as a “last resort.”
A far cry from Justice Department’s long-standing view that the military should be deployed in such domestic situations as a “last resort.”
June 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
(3) The Memo authorizes the military forces onto the ground even WITHOUT the existence of disruption to federal law, but instead as PREEMPTIVE action.
A far cry from Justice Department’s long-standing view that the military should be deployed in such domestic situations as a “last resort.”
A far cry from Justice Department’s long-standing view that the military should be deployed in such domestic situations as a “last resort.”
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(2) The Memo states: “protests OR acts of violence” that directly inhibit the execution of the laws, constitute a form of rebellion.
Note the “or”!
That means First Amendment non-violent protests. Not violence. Not riots. Protests.
Such a claim would make authoritarians blush.
Note the “or”!
That means First Amendment non-violent protests. Not violence. Not riots. Protests.
Such a claim would make authoritarians blush.
June 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
(2) The Memo states: “protests OR acts of violence” that directly inhibit the execution of the laws, constitute a form of rebellion.
Note the “or”!
That means First Amendment non-violent protests. Not violence. Not riots. Protests.
Such a claim would make authoritarians blush.
Note the “or”!
That means First Amendment non-violent protests. Not violence. Not riots. Protests.
Such a claim would make authoritarians blush.
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(1) The Memo essentially labels what were sporadic acts, among otherwise generally peaceful protests in LA, a “rebellion.”
That may be one of the greatest weaknesses that should not survive contact with the courts.
That may be one of the greatest weaknesses that should not survive contact with the courts.
June 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1) The Memo essentially labels what were sporadic acts, among otherwise generally peaceful protests in LA, a “rebellion.”
That may be one of the greatest weaknesses that should not survive contact with the courts.
That may be one of the greatest weaknesses that should not survive contact with the courts.
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I figure I need to explain how extreme and irresponsible is the June 7 Memorandum federalizing the National Guard and authorizing regular armed forces.
Those saying anything in support of this action may not realize what they’ve gotten into.
(It will also escalate from here.)
Preview⤵️
I figure I need to explain how extreme and irresponsible is the June 7 Memorandum federalizing the National Guard and authorizing regular armed forces.
Those saying anything in support of this action may not realize what they’ve gotten into.
(It will also escalate from here.)
Preview⤵️
June 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
<Thread>
I figure I need to explain how extreme and irresponsible is the June 7 Memorandum federalizing the National Guard and authorizing regular armed forces.
Those saying anything in support of this action may not realize what they’ve gotten into.
(It will also escalate from here.)
Preview⤵️
I figure I need to explain how extreme and irresponsible is the June 7 Memorandum federalizing the National Guard and authorizing regular armed forces.
Those saying anything in support of this action may not realize what they’ve gotten into.
(It will also escalate from here.)
Preview⤵️
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The Trump regime's ICE forces attacked a couple and smashed their window to abduct 29-year-old Juan Francisco Méndez, who hadn't committed a crime, while he waited for his lawyer. Regime forces can be seen attacking the civilians with a sledge hammer. #3E
April 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The Trump regime's ICE forces attacked a couple and smashed their window to abduct 29-year-old Juan Francisco Méndez, who hadn't committed a crime, while he waited for his lawyer. Regime forces can be seen attacking the civilians with a sledge hammer. #3E
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The President’s unprecedented Executive Order yesterday targeting Messrs. Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor for nothing but the exercise of their First Amendment rights is the President’s most constitutionally corrupt Executive Order to date.
April 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The President’s unprecedented Executive Order yesterday targeting Messrs. Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor for nothing but the exercise of their First Amendment rights is the President’s most constitutionally corrupt Executive Order to date.
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49.8% of voters voted for Trump.
49.9% of voters DID NOT vote for Trump. Reminder to the world that no, all of us did NOT want this. Even if she didn’t get them all. (And yes…if you voted for someone else, this is still your fault, too.)
49.9% of voters DID NOT vote for Trump. Reminder to the world that no, all of us did NOT want this. Even if she didn’t get them all. (And yes…if you voted for someone else, this is still your fault, too.)
January 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
49.8% of voters voted for Trump.
49.9% of voters DID NOT vote for Trump. Reminder to the world that no, all of us did NOT want this. Even if she didn’t get them all. (And yes…if you voted for someone else, this is still your fault, too.)
49.9% of voters DID NOT vote for Trump. Reminder to the world that no, all of us did NOT want this. Even if she didn’t get them all. (And yes…if you voted for someone else, this is still your fault, too.)
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This matters. Not because I think Trump is capable of mercy or empathy towards these vulnerable groups. But because it is a public act of defiance.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde to Trump: "I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now. There are gay, lesbian, and transgender people in Democratic, Republican, and independent families, some who fear for their lives ... and the vast majority of immigrants are not criminals"
January 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
This matters. Not because I think Trump is capable of mercy or empathy towards these vulnerable groups. But because it is a public act of defiance.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
Contrast that with all these other powerful people in this country signaling nothing but appeasement and obedience.
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New in PN: The "find out" phase begins
"Trump’s campaign was ugly, dystopian, and authoritarian. His first presidency was a disaster. A near majority of voters pulled the lever to put him back in charge anyway. Put bluntly, we, as a country, fucked around. And now ..."
"Trump’s campaign was ugly, dystopian, and authoritarian. His first presidency was a disaster. A near majority of voters pulled the lever to put him back in charge anyway. Put bluntly, we, as a country, fucked around. And now ..."
The "find out" phase begins
Voters effed around. And now ...
www.publicnotice.co
January 21, 2025 at 1:35 PM
New in PN: The "find out" phase begins
"Trump’s campaign was ugly, dystopian, and authoritarian. His first presidency was a disaster. A near majority of voters pulled the lever to put him back in charge anyway. Put bluntly, we, as a country, fucked around. And now ..."
"Trump’s campaign was ugly, dystopian, and authoritarian. His first presidency was a disaster. A near majority of voters pulled the lever to put him back in charge anyway. Put bluntly, we, as a country, fucked around. And now ..."
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NEW: Trump orders federal health agencies to STOP communicating health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites, and to stop making social media posts. I said previously I was worried about the lack of reporting. Here it is. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Trump officials ask US health agencies to pause external communications, Washington Post reports
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed federal health agencies to pause all external communications, such as health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites and social media posts, the Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing a dozen current and former officials and sources.
www.reuters.com
January 22, 2025 at 1:48 AM
NEW: Trump orders federal health agencies to STOP communicating health advisories, weekly scientific reports, updates to websites, and to stop making social media posts. I said previously I was worried about the lack of reporting. Here it is. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
It began today! Be alert. Be safe.
January 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
It began today! Be alert. Be safe.
For anyone who still has doubts!
January 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
For anyone who still has doubts!
A little news on how TikTok is censoring information!
January 22, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A little news on how TikTok is censoring information!
My thoughts exactly!
January 22, 2025 at 12:08 AM
My thoughts exactly!
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MF, you work for us.
KING: Even you said the images of J6 stirred up anger in you, 'the nation was embarrassed.' How do you reconcile those feelings with Trump's pardons?
MARCO RUBIO: I used to be a senator, and now I'm about to be sworn in as secretary of state. That's what I'm thinking. I work for Donald J Trump.
MARCO RUBIO: I used to be a senator, and now I'm about to be sworn in as secretary of state. That's what I'm thinking. I work for Donald J Trump.
January 21, 2025 at 8:17 PM
MF, you work for us.
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The new "sex and gender" executive order does nothing but make trans people's lives more difficult than they already are. Trans prisoners will be raped more, trans federal employees will be discriminated against more, and trans travelers will be subject to unneeded hassle.
For nothing.
For nothing.
January 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The new "sex and gender" executive order does nothing but make trans people's lives more difficult than they already are. Trans prisoners will be raped more, trans federal employees will be discriminated against more, and trans travelers will be subject to unneeded hassle.
For nothing.
For nothing.
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On day one Trump is ready to enforce state-sanctioned harassment of the LGBTQ+ community.
We need to fight back with everything we have if we're going to defeat Trump's fascist agenda - and that includes Democrats doing their part.
We need to fight back with everything we have if we're going to defeat Trump's fascist agenda - and that includes Democrats doing their part.
January 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
On day one Trump is ready to enforce state-sanctioned harassment of the LGBTQ+ community.
We need to fight back with everything we have if we're going to defeat Trump's fascist agenda - and that includes Democrats doing their part.
We need to fight back with everything we have if we're going to defeat Trump's fascist agenda - and that includes Democrats doing their part.
Don't know who said it first but it bears repeating—if you really don't think what Musk repeatedly did was a Nazi salute, please record yourself doing that exact thing and post it across all social media, and make sure your employer sees it.
Oh...is that awkward gesture too much now? Interesting.
Oh...is that awkward gesture too much now? Interesting.
January 21, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Don't know who said it first but it bears repeating—if you really don't think what Musk repeatedly did was a Nazi salute, please record yourself doing that exact thing and post it across all social media, and make sure your employer sees it.
Oh...is that awkward gesture too much now? Interesting.
Oh...is that awkward gesture too much now? Interesting.