Dan King🇺🇦
@kinger-dc.bsky.social
Assistant Director of Media Relations, Institute for Justice. Former Neoliberal Shill Bracket loser. Niagara University alum. Philly sports, civil liberties, YIMBYism & Slavic history. Views mine. #COYS 🏳️🌈 🌐🇵🇱⛰️🇺🇦
In many places, it is illegal to provide even basic legal advice (like help filling out a form) without a law degree.
This makes it impossible for people to afford the legal help they need.
But DC is considering reforms to help! @ij.org @51st.news
51st.news/opinion-dc-c...
This makes it impossible for people to afford the legal help they need.
But DC is considering reforms to help! @ij.org @51st.news
51st.news/opinion-dc-c...
Opinion: Too many people can't afford legal advice. Let non-lawyers help.
D.C. courts are considering a proposed “community justice worker” program that would authorize trained people without law degrees to offer free legal advice.
51st.news
November 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
In many places, it is illegal to provide even basic legal advice (like help filling out a form) without a law degree.
This makes it impossible for people to afford the legal help they need.
But DC is considering reforms to help! @ij.org @51st.news
51st.news/opinion-dc-c...
This makes it impossible for people to afford the legal help they need.
But DC is considering reforms to help! @ij.org @51st.news
51st.news/opinion-dc-c...
@apnews.com uncovers CBP's unconstitutional mass surveillance of American drivers.
"What we found was something much larger — a system of mass surveillance that threatens people’s freedom of movement." - @ij.org 's Christie Hebert.
apnews.com/article/immi...
"What we found was something much larger — a system of mass surveillance that threatens people’s freedom of movement." - @ij.org 's Christie Hebert.
apnews.com/article/immi...
Border Patrol is monitoring US drivers and detaining those with 'suspicious' travel patterns
The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious.
apnews.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
@apnews.com uncovers CBP's unconstitutional mass surveillance of American drivers.
"What we found was something much larger — a system of mass surveillance that threatens people’s freedom of movement." - @ij.org 's Christie Hebert.
apnews.com/article/immi...
"What we found was something much larger — a system of mass surveillance that threatens people’s freedom of movement." - @ij.org 's Christie Hebert.
apnews.com/article/immi...
Oh nothing to see here, just police using ALPRs to arrest the wrong person.
Super normal stuff going on in our new mass surveillance society!
www.kgw.com/article/news...
Super normal stuff going on in our new mass surveillance society!
www.kgw.com/article/news...
A license plate camera got it wrong. Police arrested the father instead
A Redmond father was handcuffed in his driveway after a Flock license plate camera linked his car to his son’s felony warrant. He says the system flawed.
www.kgw.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Oh nothing to see here, just police using ALPRs to arrest the wrong person.
Super normal stuff going on in our new mass surveillance society!
www.kgw.com/article/news...
Super normal stuff going on in our new mass surveillance society!
www.kgw.com/article/news...
"Military" and "foreign police" are not magic words that give the government unchecked power.
@ij.org's @ijsanders.bsky.social explains how courts can reassert themselves as a check on power and "reject this authoritarian power grab" in @thebulwark.com.
www.thebulwark.com/p/military-a...
@ij.org's @ijsanders.bsky.social explains how courts can reassert themselves as a check on power and "reject this authoritarian power grab" in @thebulwark.com.
www.thebulwark.com/p/military-a...
“Military” and “Foreign Policy” Are Not Magic Words to Give the Government Unrestrained Power
And the courts should make that clear.
www.thebulwark.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
"Military" and "foreign police" are not magic words that give the government unchecked power.
@ij.org's @ijsanders.bsky.social explains how courts can reassert themselves as a check on power and "reject this authoritarian power grab" in @thebulwark.com.
www.thebulwark.com/p/military-a...
@ij.org's @ijsanders.bsky.social explains how courts can reassert themselves as a check on power and "reject this authoritarian power grab" in @thebulwark.com.
www.thebulwark.com/p/military-a...
ICE has "created what the founders decried as a general warrant: a roving license for agents to search anyone, anywhere, at any time."
- @ij.org's @detahmineh.bsky.social & Rob Frommer in @ms.now on the agency's new biometric surveillance.
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
- @ij.org's @detahmineh.bsky.social & Rob Frommer in @ms.now on the agency's new biometric surveillance.
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
ICE’s biometric dragnet is a 21st century general warrant for your body
DHS and ICE have created something the Founders feared: a roving license for agents to search anyone, anywhere, at any time.
www.ms.now
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
ICE has "created what the founders decried as a general warrant: a roving license for agents to search anyone, anywhere, at any time."
- @ij.org's @detahmineh.bsky.social & Rob Frommer in @ms.now on the agency's new biometric surveillance.
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
- @ij.org's @detahmineh.bsky.social & Rob Frommer in @ms.now on the agency's new biometric surveillance.
www.ms.now/opinion/msnb...
107% tariffs on Italian pasta?
November 10, 2025 at 6:47 PM
107% tariffs on Italian pasta?
"When officers detain groups of people based on their occupation, their location, or 'how they look,' ... the stop will rarely — if ever — be justified."
-@ij.org's @jaredmcclain.bsky.social on ICE's unconstitutional work site raids. @postopinions.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
-@ij.org's @jaredmcclain.bsky.social on ICE's unconstitutional work site raids. @postopinions.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | He’s a citizen with a Real ID. ICE detained him anyway. Twice.
Leo Garcia Venegas’s experience shows why Trump’s immigration raids are unconstitutional.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
"When officers detain groups of people based on their occupation, their location, or 'how they look,' ... the stop will rarely — if ever — be justified."
-@ij.org's @jaredmcclain.bsky.social on ICE's unconstitutional work site raids. @postopinions.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
-@ij.org's @jaredmcclain.bsky.social on ICE's unconstitutional work site raids. @postopinions.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Reposted by Dan King🇺🇦
@ij.org are the team behind "The Plate Privacy Project" and have a lawsuit filed challenging the constitutionality of license plate readers in Norfolk, Virginia.
November 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
@ij.org are the team behind "The Plate Privacy Project" and have a lawsuit filed challenging the constitutionality of license plate readers in Norfolk, Virginia.
Today, a panel of the 9th Circuit ruled @ij.org client Carlos Pena is not entitled to compensation after a SWAT team destroyed his shop while chasing a fugitive in 2022.
We'll ask the full Appeals Court to rehear this case.
ij.org/press-releas...
We'll ask the full Appeals Court to rehear this case.
ij.org/press-releas...
Appeals Court Panel Rules Los Angeles Business Owner Not Entitled to Compensation After SWAT Team Destroys Shop; Owner Will Ask Full Court to Review - Institute for Justice
LOS ANGELES—Today, a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled an innocent business owner whose business was destroyed by a SWAT team […]
ij.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Today, a panel of the 9th Circuit ruled @ij.org client Carlos Pena is not entitled to compensation after a SWAT team destroyed his shop while chasing a fugitive in 2022.
We'll ask the full Appeals Court to rehear this case.
ij.org/press-releas...
We'll ask the full Appeals Court to rehear this case.
ij.org/press-releas...
A Georgia cop used the city's ALPR cameras to conduct corporate espionage for a different job.
Once again, for the millionth time, this abuse will continue until governments start implementing warrant requirements!
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/f...
Once again, for the millionth time, this abuse will continue until governments start implementing warrant requirements!
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/f...
Sandy Springs police officer terminated after allegedly using city’s Flock cameras for personal gain
The officer may have violated multiple Georgia laws, including corporate espionage.
www.wsbtv.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:18 PM
A Georgia cop used the city's ALPR cameras to conduct corporate espionage for a different job.
Once again, for the millionth time, this abuse will continue until governments start implementing warrant requirements!
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/f...
Once again, for the millionth time, this abuse will continue until governments start implementing warrant requirements!
www.wsbtv.com/news/local/f...
Reposted by Dan King🇺🇦
Throughout the country, local governments are partnering with private companies to install automatic license plate reader cameras (#ALPRs) on their roadways.
But IJ is fighting back against mass surveillance.
But IJ is fighting back against mass surveillance.
Check out @ij.org's newest episode of Beyond the Brief, featuring me and IJ Attorney Michael Soyfer talking about warrantless mass surveillance and license plate readers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xU5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xU5...
How Police Around the Country Are Conducting Mass Surveillance
YouTube video by Institute for Justice
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Throughout the country, local governments are partnering with private companies to install automatic license plate reader cameras (#ALPRs) on their roadways.
But IJ is fighting back against mass surveillance.
But IJ is fighting back against mass surveillance.
Check out @ij.org's newest episode of Beyond the Brief, featuring me and IJ Attorney Michael Soyfer talking about warrantless mass surveillance and license plate readers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xU5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xU5...
How Police Around the Country Are Conducting Mass Surveillance
YouTube video by Institute for Justice
www.youtube.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Check out @ij.org's newest episode of Beyond the Brief, featuring me and IJ Attorney Michael Soyfer talking about warrantless mass surveillance and license plate readers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xU5...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xU5...
Good news for your Tuesday!
An appeals court has ordered Texas to return the life savings of @ij.org clients Ameal Woods and Jordan Davis, which were taken through civil forfeiture.
Neither was ever charged with a crime.
ij.org/press-releas...
An appeals court has ordered Texas to return the life savings of @ij.org clients Ameal Woods and Jordan Davis, which were taken through civil forfeiture.
Neither was ever charged with a crime.
ij.org/press-releas...
Texas Appeals Court Reverses Forfeiture of Innocent Americans’ Life Savings and Orders Harris County to Return the $41,680 It Seized - Institute for Justice
Today, the Texas First Court of Appeals reversed a Harris County civil-forfeiture judgment entered after a six-day jury trial and rendered judgment for Institute for Justice (IJ) […]
ij.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Good news for your Tuesday!
An appeals court has ordered Texas to return the life savings of @ij.org clients Ameal Woods and Jordan Davis, which were taken through civil forfeiture.
Neither was ever charged with a crime.
ij.org/press-releas...
An appeals court has ordered Texas to return the life savings of @ij.org clients Ameal Woods and Jordan Davis, which were taken through civil forfeiture.
Neither was ever charged with a crime.
ij.org/press-releas...
Over the weekend, new U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan submitted a "statement of interest" on behalf of the administration against @ij.org's lawsuit challenging the warrantless use of ALPRs.
The feds love mass surveillance.
ij.org/press-releas...
The feds love mass surveillance.
ij.org/press-releas...
As Abuses Mount Nationwide, Administration Calls on Court to Reject Lawsuit Challenging Constitutionality of License Plate Readers - Institute for Justice
NORFOLK, Va.—On Saturday, the new United States Attorney Lindsey Halligan submitted a statement of interest in a constitutional lawsuit against the city of Norfolk, defending the city’s use of 176 Flo...
ij.org
September 30, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Over the weekend, new U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan submitted a "statement of interest" on behalf of the administration against @ij.org's lawsuit challenging the warrantless use of ALPRs.
The feds love mass surveillance.
ij.org/press-releas...
The feds love mass surveillance.
ij.org/press-releas...
New documents show the city of Norfolk, VA tracked the location of @ij.org clients Lee Schmidt & Crystal Arrington 4 & 6 times per day, respectively, using ALPRs.
All without a warrant.
Check out Kevin’s deep dive into those documents for @nbcnews.com
All without a warrant.
Check out Kevin’s deep dive into those documents for @nbcnews.com
New from me: Filings from a Virginia lawsuit offer a rare insight into how often Flock automatic license plate readers track people going about their daily lives: Multiple times a day, and hundreds over a period of a few months this year.
Police cameras tracked one driver 526 times in four months, lawsuit says
Flock Safety says it has become “the largest public-private safety network” in the country.
www.nbcnews.com
September 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM
New documents show the city of Norfolk, VA tracked the location of @ij.org clients Lee Schmidt & Crystal Arrington 4 & 6 times per day, respectively, using ALPRs.
All without a warrant.
Check out Kevin’s deep dive into those documents for @nbcnews.com
All without a warrant.
Check out Kevin’s deep dive into those documents for @nbcnews.com
Reposted by Dan King🇺🇦
VICTORY: Officers Denied #QualifiedImmunity for Arresting and Jailing Woman at Christmas
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September 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM
VICTORY: Officers Denied #QualifiedImmunity for Arresting and Jailing Woman at Christmas
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Reposted by Dan King🇺🇦
Broward County police "had a warrant for a different Jennifer... who was 23 years younger; five inches shorter; and had a different hair color, eye color, skin tone, social security number, and home address. 'When I was in jail, nobody would listen to me that they had arrested the wrong person.'"
HUGE WIN
A judge has ruled the police officers who overlooked obvious evidence they were arresting the wrong woman when they arrested @ij.org client Jennifer Heath Box in a case of mistaken identity are NOT entitled to qualified immunity. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
A judge has ruled the police officers who overlooked obvious evidence they were arresting the wrong woman when they arrested @ij.org client Jennifer Heath Box in a case of mistaken identity are NOT entitled to qualified immunity. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
Victory: Broward County Officers Not Entitled to Qualified Immunity for Arresting Innocent Woman in Case of Mistaken Identity - Institute for Justice
On Wednesday, United States District Court Judge Melissa Damian ruled a Texas woman’s lawsuit against the Broward County Sherrif’s Office and several deputies of the […]
ij.org
September 6, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Broward County police "had a warrant for a different Jennifer... who was 23 years younger; five inches shorter; and had a different hair color, eye color, skin tone, social security number, and home address. 'When I was in jail, nobody would listen to me that they had arrested the wrong person.'"
HUGE WIN
A judge has ruled the police officers who overlooked obvious evidence they were arresting the wrong woman when they arrested @ij.org client Jennifer Heath Box in a case of mistaken identity are NOT entitled to qualified immunity. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
A judge has ruled the police officers who overlooked obvious evidence they were arresting the wrong woman when they arrested @ij.org client Jennifer Heath Box in a case of mistaken identity are NOT entitled to qualified immunity. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
Victory: Broward County Officers Not Entitled to Qualified Immunity for Arresting Innocent Woman in Case of Mistaken Identity - Institute for Justice
On Wednesday, United States District Court Judge Melissa Damian ruled a Texas woman’s lawsuit against the Broward County Sherrif’s Office and several deputies of the […]
ij.org
September 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
HUGE WIN
A judge has ruled the police officers who overlooked obvious evidence they were arresting the wrong woman when they arrested @ij.org client Jennifer Heath Box in a case of mistaken identity are NOT entitled to qualified immunity. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
A judge has ruled the police officers who overlooked obvious evidence they were arresting the wrong woman when they arrested @ij.org client Jennifer Heath Box in a case of mistaken identity are NOT entitled to qualified immunity. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
In NYC, the Department of Buildings issues "unreviewable" fines for code violations, giving property owners no way to appeal, even if they have proof they're innocent.
Today, @ij.org asked #SCOTUS to hear our case challenging this scheme.
ij.org/press-releas...
Today, @ij.org asked #SCOTUS to hear our case challenging this scheme.
ij.org/press-releas...
Innocent Property Owner Asks Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging New York City’s ‘Unreviewable’ Code Fines - Institute for Justice
WASHINGTON—Today, an innocent New York property owner—who was fined for a code violation he did not commit and had no way to appeal—is asking the […]
ij.org
August 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
In NYC, the Department of Buildings issues "unreviewable" fines for code violations, giving property owners no way to appeal, even if they have proof they're innocent.
Today, @ij.org asked #SCOTUS to hear our case challenging this scheme.
ij.org/press-releas...
Today, @ij.org asked #SCOTUS to hear our case challenging this scheme.
ij.org/press-releas...
🚨Today, the village of Scarsdale, NY terminated its automated license plate reader camera contract, after 450 residents spoke out against it.
@ij.org applauds this move & the hard work of the activists who reached out to us to protect their 4th Amendment rights.
ij.org/press-releas...
@ij.org applauds this move & the hard work of the activists who reached out to us to protect their 4th Amendment rights.
ij.org/press-releas...
Public Interest Law Firm Applauds Westchester County Village for Ending License Plate Reader Contract - Institute for Justice
ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) applauds the village of Scarsdale, New York for terminating its contract with the automated license plate reader (ALPR) […]
ij.org
August 6, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🚨Today, the village of Scarsdale, NY terminated its automated license plate reader camera contract, after 450 residents spoke out against it.
@ij.org applauds this move & the hard work of the activists who reached out to us to protect their 4th Amendment rights.
ij.org/press-releas...
@ij.org applauds this move & the hard work of the activists who reached out to us to protect their 4th Amendment rights.
ij.org/press-releas...
In 2019, Judge Eric Eighmy jailed 2 innocent kids because they didn't want to go with their mom during a custody dispute.
A court ruled he wasn't entitled to judicial immunity.
Now, he wants qualified immunity.
@ij.org submitted a brief urging the court to deny immunity.
ij.org/press-releas...
A court ruled he wasn't entitled to judicial immunity.
Now, he wants qualified immunity.
@ij.org submitted a brief urging the court to deny immunity.
ij.org/press-releas...
Public Interest Law Firm Urges Appeals Court to Once Again Reject Immunity for Judge Who Personally Jailed Kids - Institute for Justice
ARLINGTON, Va.—Today, the Institute for Justice (IJ) submitted an amicus brief in a case seeking to hold a judge accountable for throwing two innocent children […]
ij.org
July 30, 2025 at 5:06 PM
In 2019, Judge Eric Eighmy jailed 2 innocent kids because they didn't want to go with their mom during a custody dispute.
A court ruled he wasn't entitled to judicial immunity.
Now, he wants qualified immunity.
@ij.org submitted a brief urging the court to deny immunity.
ij.org/press-releas...
A court ruled he wasn't entitled to judicial immunity.
Now, he wants qualified immunity.
@ij.org submitted a brief urging the court to deny immunity.
ij.org/press-releas...
Reposted by Dan King🇺🇦
There are two ways to get your pierogi at Veselka
July 29, 2025 at 8:14 PM
There are two ways to get your pierogi at Veselka
In 2020, Rochester Police took $8,040 from Cristal Starling w/o suspecting her of a crime.
After @ij.org stepped in to sue, the DEA gave Cristal's money back.
But Yesterday, a judge ruled she isn't entitled to interest or fees. We'll appeal. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
After @ij.org stepped in to sue, the DEA gave Cristal's money back.
But Yesterday, a judge ruled she isn't entitled to interest or fees. We'll appeal. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
Court Rules Rochester Woman Not Entitled to Fees or Interest After Police Seized Her Money Without Suspecting Her of Crime; Woman Will Appeal - Institute for Justice
ROCHESTER, N.Y.—On Monday, the United States District Court for the Western District of New York ruled that a Rochester woman was not entitled to attorney […]
ij.org
July 22, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In 2020, Rochester Police took $8,040 from Cristal Starling w/o suspecting her of a crime.
After @ij.org stepped in to sue, the DEA gave Cristal's money back.
But Yesterday, a judge ruled she isn't entitled to interest or fees. We'll appeal. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
After @ij.org stepped in to sue, the DEA gave Cristal's money back.
But Yesterday, a judge ruled she isn't entitled to interest or fees. We'll appeal. 🧵
ij.org/press-releas...
In a win for @ij.org's activism work, Kansas City, Kansas has put a 3-year moratorium on its parking minimum law.
This is a huge win for small businesses in KCK.
ij.org/press-releas...
This is a huge win for small businesses in KCK.
ij.org/press-releas...
Victory: Kansas City Places Moratorium on Mandatory Parking Minimum Rules - Institute for Justice
KANSAS CITY, Kan.—Today, a new resolution went into effect placing a three-year moratorium on Kansas City’s parking minimum rules for affected properties east of Interstate […]
ij.org
July 17, 2025 at 6:10 PM
In a win for @ij.org's activism work, Kansas City, Kansas has put a 3-year moratorium on its parking minimum law.
This is a huge win for small businesses in KCK.
ij.org/press-releas...
This is a huge win for small businesses in KCK.
ij.org/press-releas...
Alex and Lynda Pepin want to build an ADU in their back yard to help out a local family down on their luck.
The ADU complies with all zoning laws. Still the city of Blaine, MN denied their permit.
Today, @ij.org sued the city.
ij.org/press-releas...
The ADU complies with all zoning laws. Still the city of Blaine, MN denied their permit.
Today, @ij.org sued the city.
ij.org/press-releas...
Blaine Family Sues City For Backyard Cottage Permit Denial - Institute for Justice
Press ConferenceWhen: Tuesday, July 8th, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.Where: 1684 132nd Ave NE Blaine, MN 55449Who: Blaine, Minn.—Today, a Minnesota family, Alex and Lynda Pepin, joined forces […]
ij.org
July 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Alex and Lynda Pepin want to build an ADU in their back yard to help out a local family down on their luck.
The ADU complies with all zoning laws. Still the city of Blaine, MN denied their permit.
Today, @ij.org sued the city.
ij.org/press-releas...
The ADU complies with all zoning laws. Still the city of Blaine, MN denied their permit.
Today, @ij.org sued the city.
ij.org/press-releas...