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Attorney. Orange County, NY. Trump’s defense attorneys are running & weaponizing DOJ. Remember Melissa & Mark Hortman and The German White Rose students who lost their lives in the fight for Democracy. Mamdani is the future. Netanyahu is Hitler.
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the first and only impeachment proceeding against a supreme court justice was over excessive partisanship fyi
Via MS NOW: Emil Bove is in attendance at Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
the first and only impeachment proceeding against a supreme court justice was over excessive partisanship fyi
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Emil Bove is, by all appearances, a criminal who flagrantly broke the law on Trump’s behalf multiple times before his confirmation. The fact that he has since donned the black robe is all the more reason to investigate and punish his extreme wrongdoing. This man is a stain on the judiciary.
December 10, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Emil Bove is, by all appearances, a criminal who flagrantly broke the law on Trump’s behalf multiple times before his confirmation. The fact that he has since donned the black robe is all the more reason to investigate and punish his extreme wrongdoing. This man is a stain on the judiciary.
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Democrats—if they take back the House—already needed to launch an investigation into Bove’s egregious criminal conduct on Trump’s behalf before his confirmation to the 3rd Circuit. But they should also look into his brazen partisanship, which obviously violates the judicial Code of Conduct.
Via MS NOW: Emil Bove is in attendance at Trump’s speech in Pennsylvania tonight.
December 10, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Democrats—if they take back the House—already needed to launch an investigation into Bove’s egregious criminal conduct on Trump’s behalf before his confirmation to the 3rd Circuit. But they should also look into his brazen partisanship, which obviously violates the judicial Code of Conduct.
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I think this is probably a new era of grand jury practice where there is communal awareness of abusive policing.
The GJ just doesn't believe the state.
I'm not an expert on the history of grand juries, but my sense is that this is the first time we are seeing that phenomenon at scale.
The GJ just doesn't believe the state.
I'm not an expert on the history of grand juries, but my sense is that this is the first time we are seeing that phenomenon at scale.
JUST IN: Assistant U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Snell just confirmed, at the prodding of U.S. Magistrate Judge Keri Holleb Hotaling, that this motion for dismissal followed a "no bill" from a grand jury.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
That means the grand jury refused to indict.
U.S. prosecutors in Chicago are dropping another case tied to Operation Midway Blitz, "without prejudice."
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
It's USA v. Nathan Griffin. Below is the motion, followed by excerpts from the complaint.
The feds don't say why they're dropping it, but they had until today to secure an indictment.
December 10, 2025 at 4:49 PM
I think this is probably a new era of grand jury practice where there is communal awareness of abusive policing.
The GJ just doesn't believe the state.
I'm not an expert on the history of grand juries, but my sense is that this is the first time we are seeing that phenomenon at scale.
The GJ just doesn't believe the state.
I'm not an expert on the history of grand juries, but my sense is that this is the first time we are seeing that phenomenon at scale.
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Federal prosecutors tried to charge a guy with a felony because he closed a door a Border Patrol agent and it lightly scraped the agent's leg.
(Grand jury said NOPE)
(Grand jury said NOPE)
wait, can we take a moment to look at the purported injury to USBP Agent 1's leg lmao
December 10, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Federal prosecutors tried to charge a guy with a felony because he closed a door a Border Patrol agent and it lightly scraped the agent's leg.
(Grand jury said NOPE)
(Grand jury said NOPE)
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Judiciary watchdog group Fix the Court has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Emil Bove over his attendance at the Trump event last night.
fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Judiciary watchdog group Fix the Court has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Emil Bove over his attendance at the Trump event last night.
fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u...
fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u...
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Excellent stuff from @sifill.bsky.social. "The assault on the 14th Amendment has not generated the kind of moral panic that politicians, journalists, and tech bros successfully created over their claims of First Amendment abuses several years ago..."
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/is-it-too-...
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/is-it-too-...
December 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Excellent stuff from @sifill.bsky.social. "The assault on the 14th Amendment has not generated the kind of moral panic that politicians, journalists, and tech bros successfully created over their claims of First Amendment abuses several years ago..."
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/is-it-too-...
sherrilyn.substack.com/p/is-it-too-...
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Unfortunately, under our Kavanaugh Stops regime, it is entirely rational for anyone who appears Hispanic to carry proof of citizenship at all times. The worst part is that it might not be enough: ICE/CBP keep arresting people who have proof of citizenship, refusing to accept its validity.
U.S. Latinos are now more worried about being asked to prove their legal status during their daily activities (43% today vs. 31% in March), and roughly 1 in 5 have changed their daily routines because of it.
December 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Unfortunately, under our Kavanaugh Stops regime, it is entirely rational for anyone who appears Hispanic to carry proof of citizenship at all times. The worst part is that it might not be enough: ICE/CBP keep arresting people who have proof of citizenship, refusing to accept its validity.
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Another day.
Another failed effort to get a grand jury to indict @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Letitia James.
Another failed effort to get a grand jury to indict @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Letitia James.
December 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Another day.
Another failed effort to get a grand jury to indict @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Letitia James.
Another failed effort to get a grand jury to indict @newyorkstateag.bsky.social Letitia James.
Is it true that Trump doesn’t get to work until 11 a.m.? Geez, he’s asleep by mid-afternoon.
December 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Is it true that Trump doesn’t get to work until 11 a.m.? Geez, he’s asleep by mid-afternoon.
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Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
December 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Medicare for all, paid leave, universal childcare.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
Busting up big corporations and tackling Wall Street’s greed.
Getting big money out of politics.
Supporting unions and fighting for higher wages.
If Dems want to win back working people, this is the agenda they must support.
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I've had some media requests curious about the history of citizenship before the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause. Here are 2 ungated opeds I wrote in advance of my book. 1/
History Shows Why Birthright Citizenship is so Important
The 14th Amendment aimed to overturn restrictive state laws while making the Constitution more inclusive.
time.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I've had some media requests curious about the history of citizenship before the 14th Amendment's birthright citizenship clause. Here are 2 ungated opeds I wrote in advance of my book. 1/
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Whitehouse: Not only were the founders extremely interested in checks and balances but they were desperately concerned about corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
December 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Whitehouse: Not only were the founders extremely interested in checks and balances but they were desperately concerned about corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
This Court has consistently taken the side of corruption against every device Congress has created to fight political corruption.
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Last night marked Kuf Alef Kislev—the 81st anniversary of the Satmar Rebbe's escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. His rescue and founding of Williamsburg's Hasidic community shaped our city. Grateful to celebrate this history with the community and greet the rebbes.
December 11, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Last night marked Kuf Alef Kislev—the 81st anniversary of the Satmar Rebbe's escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. His rescue and founding of Williamsburg's Hasidic community shaped our city. Grateful to celebrate this history with the community and greet the rebbes.
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All I want for Xmas. 🙏
December 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
All I want for Xmas. 🙏
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Is it just me, but isn’t our President a whopping piece of shit?
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Is it just me, but isn’t our President a whopping piece of shit?
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BREAKING: DOJ has failed to indict Letitia James for a THIRD time! It's like Christmas around here!
Do it. Take these to another grand jury. Then a 2nd and a 3rd, until we get a breaking news story about how much you suck at this. And if you do manage to get a true bill, we can watch you lose again in pretrial motions. Do it! I live to watch you lose! www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
DOJ deciding whether to seek new Comey, James indictments
The department could forgo an appeal of Lindsey Halligan’s disqualification and instead seek to bring new charges against James Comey and Letitia James.
www.politico.com
December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
BREAKING: DOJ has failed to indict Letitia James for a THIRD time! It's like Christmas around here!
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Ted Cruz: "Jasmine Crockett said every Hispanic in Texas who voted for Trump has a slave mentality — Well, I happily voted for Trump"
Rafael with the self own
Rafael with the self own
December 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Ted Cruz: "Jasmine Crockett said every Hispanic in Texas who voted for Trump has a slave mentality — Well, I happily voted for Trump"
Rafael with the self own
Rafael with the self own
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Drug runners are camouflaging their boats so they don’t get blown up.
December 11, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Drug runners are camouflaging their boats so they don’t get blown up.
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🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
December 11, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🇨🇦 If you are a Canadian who still wants to travel to the US, you may want to put that thought aside.
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
The US Thought Police want your social/personal history for the last five years.
If you have said anything against Felon 47 you might be banned or jailed.
US Tourism is dead.
#CanadaSky🇨🇦
His face looks more and more like a pig’s face every day.
December 12, 2025 at 1:09 AM
His face looks more and more like a pig’s face every day.
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One way to make Trump pay for trying to indict those who tried to hold him accountable is to make sure it backfires, to make sure his prosecutions make those targets rock stars.
So a good night to share this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbf...
So a good night to share this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbf...
"I will not break. I not bend. " Letitia James rallies with Zohran in Washington Heights.
YouTube video by Zohran Mamdani for NYC
www.youtube.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:55 PM
One way to make Trump pay for trying to indict those who tried to hold him accountable is to make sure it backfires, to make sure his prosecutions make those targets rock stars.
So a good night to share this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbf...
So a good night to share this.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIbf...
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Indiana Senate Holds Strong on Mid-Decade Redistricting
Our state senators have been harassed, bullied, and intimidated, and yet they stood tall to support a majority of Hoosier voices that said no mid-decade redistricting
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December 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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