Lori Schoenberg
@lbschoenberg.bsky.social
Immigration lawyer, occasional community organizer, less occasional baker, with a spouse and two feline overlords. Native NYer, longtime LA transplant.
November 15, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Call Sante D’Or in Los Feliz / Atwater Village. They can probably help you out. That’s where we adopted our own black cat.
November 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Call Sante D’Or in Los Feliz / Atwater Village. They can probably help you out. That’s where we adopted our own black cat.
Do we need to explain to him that the majority of unhoused people in Los Angeles (the city pictured in the background) are, in fact, working people who cannot afford their housing? Does he care? Don’t answer that. 😬
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Do we need to explain to him that the majority of unhoused people in Los Angeles (the city pictured in the background) are, in fact, working people who cannot afford their housing? Does he care? Don’t answer that. 😬
Even if Article I, Section 5 conferred that discretionary authority, it does not give the Speaker the unfettered authority to withhold that judgment of Grijalva’s undisputed qualifications indefinitely. A federal court may compel action, even if that action involves the exercise of discretion.
November 9, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Even if Article I, Section 5 conferred that discretionary authority, it does not give the Speaker the unfettered authority to withhold that judgment of Grijalva’s undisputed qualifications indefinitely. A federal court may compel action, even if that action involves the exercise of discretion.
Article I, Section 5 says that “Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members.” It does not give the Speaker unfettered discretionary authority to define those “qualifications,” or to refuse to seat someone unquestionably qualified to be a member.
November 9, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Article I, Section 5 says that “Each House shall be the judge of the elections, returns, and qualifications of its own members.” It does not give the Speaker unfettered discretionary authority to define those “qualifications,” or to refuse to seat someone unquestionably qualified to be a member.
It’s ridiculous. Good on the AZ Attorney General for bringing that lawsuit, but this really should be a simple writ of mandamus, compelling performance of a non discretionary duty. Per the Supreme Court (Powell v McCormack) Johnson lacks the discretion to choose whether or not to seat Grijalva.
November 9, 2025 at 2:53 AM
It’s ridiculous. Good on the AZ Attorney General for bringing that lawsuit, but this really should be a simple writ of mandamus, compelling performance of a non discretionary duty. Per the Supreme Court (Powell v McCormack) Johnson lacks the discretion to choose whether or not to seat Grijalva.
She’s not the one playing games. 2 USC 25 requires the Speaker of the House to swear in new members. She has already gone to federal court to get an order either forcing Johnson to do his job, or a declaration form the judge that another person can swear her into office.
November 9, 2025 at 2:11 AM
She’s not the one playing games. 2 USC 25 requires the Speaker of the House to swear in new members. She has already gone to federal court to get an order either forcing Johnson to do his job, or a declaration form the judge that another person can swear her into office.
Yup. I can see this happening, particularly if the ICE abuses continue. Already, polls show that more Americans are supportive of paths to legalization for immigrants during Trump II than before the 2024 election.
November 5, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Yup. I can see this happening, particularly if the ICE abuses continue. Already, polls show that more Americans are supportive of paths to legalization for immigrants during Trump II than before the 2024 election.
Now, let’s find a few good candidates for those (anticipated) new Congressional districts.
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Now, let’s find a few good candidates for those (anticipated) new Congressional districts.
Kat’s wise decision to rely on the advice of counsel in a *winnable* criminal defense matter reflects more favorably on her judgment, in this and other matters, than Tara Palmeri’s rush to broadcast a “Katie Porter” moment at the earliest possible time. Also, Katie Porter wasn’t indicted!
October 31, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Kat’s wise decision to rely on the advice of counsel in a *winnable* criminal defense matter reflects more favorably on her judgment, in this and other matters, than Tara Palmeri’s rush to broadcast a “Katie Porter” moment at the earliest possible time. Also, Katie Porter wasn’t indicted!
Well, @govpritzker.illinois.gov said that DHS’ response to his request to refrain from immigration enforcement on Halloween would be “revealing.” I guess he’s right. 😬 Evidently, armed ICE/CBP agents are the ghosts and goblins to be feared on Halloween.
October 30, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Well, @govpritzker.illinois.gov said that DHS’ response to his request to refrain from immigration enforcement on Halloween would be “revealing.” I guess he’s right. 😬 Evidently, armed ICE/CBP agents are the ghosts and goblins to be feared on Halloween.
People Magazine has been doing this for a while! Add this to the delusional Donnie pile: people.com/trumps-renov...
Donald and Melania Trump Are Renovating White House to 'Remind Them of Mar-a-Lago' so They Can Be 'There in the Mind' (Exclusive)
The Trumps' substantial renovations to the White House are the couple's way of 'bringing Mar-a-Lago to Washington,' a source tells PEOPLE. The sources' insight comes after Donald approved a giant ball...
people.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
People Magazine has been doing this for a while! Add this to the delusional Donnie pile: people.com/trumps-renov...
It’s vacant metaphorically, at a minimum. Can a MOC move to vacate the chair while the House is not in session? Alternatively, can something be done (including a lawsuit) to force him to call the House into session and conduct non shutdown business?
October 27, 2025 at 7:56 PM
It’s vacant metaphorically, at a minimum. Can a MOC move to vacate the chair while the House is not in session? Alternatively, can something be done (including a lawsuit) to force him to call the House into session and conduct non shutdown business?
Grey tuxedo cat
October 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Grey tuxedo cat
It does seem like the best statewide candidates in Maine are running for Governor, instead of the US Senate. Maybe an organization like @runforsomething.net should invest in recruiting and vetting a grassroots statewide candidate for US Senate, who has no Nazi tattoos, as an alternative to Mills.
October 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
It does seem like the best statewide candidates in Maine are running for Governor, instead of the US Senate. Maybe an organization like @runforsomething.net should invest in recruiting and vetting a grassroots statewide candidate for US Senate, who has no Nazi tattoos, as an alternative to Mills.
Oh, I am sorry about that.
October 19, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Oh, I am sorry about that.
Mr. Rupar, I think that you officially need combat pay for this post. Also, and I think I speak for a log of Americans…..ewwwww.
October 19, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Mr. Rupar, I think that you officially need combat pay for this post. Also, and I think I speak for a log of Americans…..ewwwww.
Someone else post this; I think @catsofyore.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Someone else post this; I think @catsofyore.bsky.social
Yup, we may need a few inspiring Congressional candidates if Proposition 50 passes….and many, many other candidates for municipal and state elective office.
October 19, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Yup, we may need a few inspiring Congressional candidates if Proposition 50 passes….and many, many other candidates for municipal and state elective office.
7 million so far. The west coast protests had not started when you wrote this post. The one that I attended in LA was much more crowded than the earlier No Kings protests, and I wasn’t even at the one in DTLA.
October 18, 2025 at 10:12 PM
7 million so far. The west coast protests had not started when you wrote this post. The one that I attended in LA was much more crowded than the earlier No Kings protests, and I wasn’t even at the one in DTLA.
Here’s the video that I remembered - in Bell Gardens, CA (southeast LA County) bsky.app/profile/cweb...
Not “ICE” changing license plates in a back lot.
They wouldn’t do that, would they? Maybe the authorities should look into this.
They wouldn’t do that, would they? Maybe the authorities should look into this.
October 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Here’s the video that I remembered - in Bell Gardens, CA (southeast LA County) bsky.app/profile/cweb...
I recall seeing videos of ICE officers switching license plates on their cars near the Home Depot in downtown Los Angeles, but no articles. You might try looking through @lataco.bsky.social posts - LA Taco has compiled a lot of the videos of ICE raids in and around Los Angeles.
October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I recall seeing videos of ICE officers switching license plates on their cars near the Home Depot in downtown Los Angeles, but no articles. You might try looking through @lataco.bsky.social posts - LA Taco has compiled a lot of the videos of ICE raids in and around Los Angeles.