Kerry Hyatt Bennett
@kerryhb.bsky.social
Social justice lawyer; unapologetic feminist
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If my taxes don’t pave my roads or fix my bridges or keep my schools open 5 days a week or pay local teachers a living wage or help keep my hospital open or help my neighbor’s kid eat lunch or fund public television or my healthcare…
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
July 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
If my taxes don’t pave my roads or fix my bridges or keep my schools open 5 days a week or pay local teachers a living wage or help keep my hospital open or help my neighbor’s kid eat lunch or fund public television or my healthcare…
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
Why the f’ck should I pay taxes?
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An absolute must-read from @stevevladeck.bsky.social this morning:
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
144. The Supreme Court's Late-Night Alien Enemy Act Intervention
Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.
www.stevevladeck.com
April 19, 2025 at 12:48 PM
An absolute must-read from @stevevladeck.bsky.social this morning:
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
“Just before 1:00 a.m., the justices (aggressively) stepped back into the Alien Enemy Act litigation—in a decision suggesting that a majority understands that these are no longer normal circumstances.”
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Attacks on the rule of law, our courts and our profession show no signs of abating. Many have wondered where the lawyers are and how they are responding. The ABA hears the call to action. We do not stand alone: ambar.org/akz90o52
March 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Attacks on the rule of law, our courts and our profession show no signs of abating. Many have wondered where the lawyers are and how they are responding. The ABA hears the call to action. We do not stand alone: ambar.org/akz90o52
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State, local, national and international bar organizations — representing hundreds of thousands of members, and many more — have issued statements in support of the fundamental principle of the rule of law. The ABA stands with them. Read the various statements here: ambar.org/vi732823
April 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
State, local, national and international bar organizations — representing hundreds of thousands of members, and many more — have issued statements in support of the fundamental principle of the rule of law. The ABA stands with them. Read the various statements here: ambar.org/vi732823
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These Words Are Disappearing in the New Trump Administration www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The Words Federal Agencies Are Discouraged From Using Under Trump
Federal agencies have issued guidance to employees on hundreds of terms to limit or avoid using. An analysis of government websites shows many of the same words being removed.
www.nytimes.com
March 8, 2025 at 12:37 PM
These Words Are Disappearing in the New Trump Administration www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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The markets are crashing, we can't afford eggs anymore, the economy is shrinking, our allies are abandoning us...
But we'll always have the Gulf of America.
But we'll always have the Gulf of America.
March 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
The markets are crashing, we can't afford eggs anymore, the economy is shrinking, our allies are abandoning us...
But we'll always have the Gulf of America.
But we'll always have the Gulf of America.
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🇩🇪🇺🇸 The interference in the German elections by Elon Musk and Washington was "no less radical and outrageous than that of Moscow," — Merz.
February 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🇩🇪🇺🇸 The interference in the German elections by Elon Musk and Washington was "no less radical and outrageous than that of Moscow," — Merz.
If you’ve ever taken the oath to uphold the Constitution, this is the time to live up to it.
February 21, 2025 at 1:22 AM
If you’ve ever taken the oath to uphold the Constitution, this is the time to live up to it.
Pay attention America.
February 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Pay attention America.
Talk dirty to me.
February 19, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Talk dirty to me.
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Go to @marcelias.bsky.social He is recruiting lawyers to assist government employees. 202-968-4490; info@elias.law. Please retweet as much as possible. Get the word out. These people are illegally fired. They can sue.
February 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Go to @marcelias.bsky.social He is recruiting lawyers to assist government employees. 202-968-4490; info@elias.law. Please retweet as much as possible. Get the word out. These people are illegally fired. They can sue.
@stephenking.bsky.social 11/22/63 is a wonderful diversion from this shit show, when I need one. Thank you.
February 16, 2025 at 9:52 PM
@stephenking.bsky.social 11/22/63 is a wonderful diversion from this shit show, when I need one. Thank you.
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Today was a first. @gtconway.bsky.social and Jon Meacham shut @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Joe up this morning. George Conway laid out what was coming, and Meacham explained how this is going to come down to citizens to uphold the rule of law.
February 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Today was a first. @gtconway.bsky.social and Jon Meacham shut @morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social Joe up this morning. George Conway laid out what was coming, and Meacham explained how this is going to come down to citizens to uphold the rule of law.
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“A federal judge issued an emergency order early Saturday prohibiting Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service from accessing personal and financial data on millions of Americans kept at the Treasury Department, noting the possibility for irreparable harm.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Federal judge blocks Musk’s DOGE from access to Treasury Department material
The judge also ordered Musk and his team to “immediately destroy any and all copies of material downloaded from Treasury Department’s records and systems, if any.”
www.washingtonpost.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
“A federal judge issued an emergency order early Saturday prohibiting Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service from accessing personal and financial data on millions of Americans kept at the Treasury Department, noting the possibility for irreparable harm.”
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
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If each Treasury payee is a separate record, and there are, say, 68,000,000 social security payees (as is estimated), then at $5000 per violation, it seems like Elon could be penalized $340 billion if he unlawfully accessed their Treasury records...
February 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If each Treasury payee is a separate record, and there are, say, 68,000,000 social security payees (as is estimated), then at $5000 per violation, it seems like Elon could be penalized $340 billion if he unlawfully accessed their Treasury records...
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🚨 The Trump administration is reportedly shutting down or “pausing” most federal government websites tonight.
January 31, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Are we done yet?
February 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Are we done yet?
Are we done yet?
February 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Are we done yet?
Are we done yet?
February 1, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Are we done yet?
Are we done yet? How long?
February 1, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Are we done yet? How long?
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➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
January 30, 2025 at 3:37 PM
➡️ January 20: FAA director fired
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!
➡️ January 21: Air Traffic Controller hiring frozen
➡️ January 22: Aviation Safety Advisory Committee disbanded
➡️ January 28: Buyout/retirement demand sent to existing employees
➡️ January 29: First American mid-air collision in 16 years
Making America Great Again!