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Sarah Petrie
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consumer protection/economic justice lawyer 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🫡 - views on here are my own - formerly MA AGO; Public Rights Project
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hughryan.bsky.social
Queer history IS a history of resistance, and it has so many lessons to teach us... thanks @zanemcneill.bsky.social for including me in this great (and hopefully inspiring) piece!
September 25, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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progressivemass.bsky.social
The MA Senate just voted 40-0 for a comprehensive data privacy bill that, among other measures, bans the sale of sensitive data (including location data) and imposes meaningful data minimization on companies harvesting our personal information. #mapoli
September 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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leahlitman.bsky.social
it me!!!!!!!!
thedailyshow.com The Daily Show @thedailyshow.com · Jun 9
Leah Litman on the potential Supreme Court “Hunger Games for liberal constitutional democracy”
June 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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annabower.bsky.social
California AG Bonta announces lawsuit challenging Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard in LA.

Press conference live now: www.youtube.com/live/w50aB-l...
Attorney General Bonta Responds to Trump Order Federalizing California National Guard
YouTube video by California Department of Justice
www.youtube.com
June 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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charlotteclymer.bsky.social
If you're a Marine or other service member being mobilized to Los Angeles and you'd like to apply for conscientious objector status, call the GI Rights Hotline to get some guidance on your options:

1-877-447-4487
June 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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joshuajfriedman.com
NEW: California sues the US govt, claiming that its commandeering of the California National Guard—"without consent or even official notice to the governor"—is beyond the scope of its powers and a violation of the 10th Amendment and the APA. oag.ca.gov/system/files...
INTRODUCTION 1. The Governor of the State of California and the State of California bring this action to protect the State against the illegal actions of the President, Secretary of Defense, and Department of Defense to deploy members of the California National Guard, without lawful authority, and in violation of the Constitution. 2. One of the cornerstones of our Nation and our democracy is that our people are governed by civil, not military, rule. The Founders enshrined these principles in our Constitution- that a government should be accountable to its people, guided by the rule of law, and one of civil authority, not military rule. 3. President Trump has repeatedly invoked emergency powers to exceed the bounds of lawful executive authority. On Saturday, June 7, he used a protest that local authorities had under control to make another unprecedented power grab, this time at the cost of the sovereignty of the State of California and in disregard of the authority and role of the Governor as commander-in-chief of the State's National Guard.
June 9, 2025 at 11:26 PM
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schock.cc
Today in Boston there will be solidarity protests at 130pm BOSTON IMMIGRANT JUSTICE SOLIDARITY - Boston City Hall - Free David Huerta, End ICE Raids - SEIU sponsored.
A flyer with SEIU purple and yellow colors announcing that Today in Boston there will be solidarity protests at 130pm BOSTON IMMIGRANT JUSTICE SOLIDARITY - Boston City Hall - Free David Huerta, End ICE Raids - SEIU sponsored.
June 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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councillordolan.bsky.social
Judges have discretion to permit bystanders to record ICE when they are in court. I made sure this nominee agreed to permit that before I voted yes. youtu.be/Aeev2tdgCjU?... #ICE #mapoli
Governor’s Councillor Mara Dolan seared in the chamber.
June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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midwesthedonist.bsky.social
Spread the love and acceptance #pridemonth
June 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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profmmurray.bsky.social
DC, you were the best!!!
June 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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sbg1.bsky.social
Congrats to great colleague/fellow podcaster @eosnos.bsky.social on his new book out today with the best title, ‘The Haves and the Have-Yachts,’ a summer must read for these oligarchic times
June 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
BREAKING: Federal judge orders that hormone therapy and social accommodations be maintained for transgender people in federal prisons, blocking Trump admin policies.

Judge Royce Lamberth, a Reagan appointee, granted class certification and prelim. injunction in a lawsuit challenging the policies.
For the reasons contained herein, the Court concludes first that the plaintiffs' action is not barred by the administrative exhaustion requirements of the Prison Litigation Reform Act ("PLRA"); second, that the plaintiffs have demonstrated a substantial likelihood of success on their APA claims, and that the Court accordingly need not assess the plaintiffs' constitutional claims based on the limited record now available; third, that the plaintiffs have demonstrated a likelihood of irreparable harm absent a grant of preliminary injunctive relief, and that the balance of the equities favors granting such relief; fourth, that the plaintiffs' proposed class meets the requirements for certification under Rule 23(a) and Rule 23(b)(2); and fifth, that the President shall not be dismissed from the case as a defendant at this juncture given the potential availability of declaratory relief. In accord with these legal conclusions, the Court will ORDER that the plaintiffs' proposed class, with slight modification from the Court explained below, be certified 7 Case 1:25-cv-00691-RCL Document 67 Filed 06/03/25 Page 8 of 36 and that class counsel be appointed. The Court will further ORDER the BOP to make social accommodations available to all class members to the same extent they were available prior to the issuance of the Executive Order, and to provide hormone therapy to all class members who have been prescribed hormone medications by BOP or other medical personnel to the same extent as before the issuance of the Executive Order.
June 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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warren.senate.gov
The entire Federal Reserve Board should be embarrassed by this outrageous giveaway to one of Wall Street’s most derelict banks.
 
The Fed must release Wells Fargo’s exam reports for the last five years to the Senate Banking Committee so that Congress can review them.
Fed lifts restrictions placed on Wells Fargo in 2018 because of its fake-accounts scandal - The Boston Globe
It’s a win for Wells Fargo, which has spent nearly a decade trying to convince the public and policymakers that it had changed its ways.
www.bostonglobe.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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jonathancohn.bsky.social
Testified earlier today in support of the Clean Slate bills, which would automate the criminal record sealing process.

As I noted, this is what government efficiency *should* mean: eliminating unnecessary administrative burden and backlog to expand opportunity.
June 4, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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chrisgeidner.bsky.social
An 81-year-old Reagan appointee born during World War II has been protecting trans people in federal prison in the face of Trump admin efforts.

Today, Judge Royce Lamberth sided with challengers who sought a class-wide preliminary injunction protecting hormone therapy and social accommodations.
Federal judge protects trans care for federal prisoners, blocking Trump order for now
Disputing Trump's oft-repeated "gender ideology" claims, Judge Lamberth wrote that "the plaintiffs do not seem interested in propagating any particular 'ideology.'"
www.lawdork.com
June 4, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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joycewhitevance.bsky.social
And this right here is why I love lawyers.
rparloff.bsky.social Roger Parloff @rparloff.bsky.social · Apr 29
In the law firm executive order cases, DOJ takes the position that an injunction barring implementation will only be enforceable against the govt agencies named in the complaint. So Perkins Coie just amended its complaint to name all the relevant fed agencies. The case caption is now 40 pages long.
April 30, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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warren.senate.gov
Today, I’m reading into the congressional record 100 reports of corruption from Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
On 100th Day of Trump Admin, Warren Reads 100 Acts of Trump Corruption Into Congressional Record
YouTube video by Senator Elizabeth Warren
www.youtube.com
April 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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everytown.bsky.social
Attorneys General have been critical partners in holding the gun industry accountable, and are now the frontline of defense against the Trump Administration. Everytown Victory Fund is excited to launch the Everytown Rule of Law Fund to elect AGs who will prioritize the safety of our communities.
Everytown Rule of Law Fund - Gun Sense Voter
The Everytown Rule of Law Fund seeks to elect Attorneys General who will stand up for the rule of law and prioritize the safety of our communities.
gunsensevoter.org
April 8, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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translash.org
Capt. Christina Winters, a trans Army reservist, risked her career to speak out against military inaction and anti-trans hate.

In a viral video and new @advocate.com interview, she explains why silence wasn’t an option—even as the Trump admin targets trans service members.

bit.ly/43JMhoz
April 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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protectdemocracy.org
New Resource: A group of law students have put together a tracker of their assessments of law firms either standing up or capitulating to Trump. Follow their work here:
Legal Industry Responses to Fascist Attacks Tracker (Public)
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April 8, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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anatosaurus.bsky.social
First of all, they're "Trump tariffs" any and every time you mention them. Second, they need to be described within the context of the whole agenda, the efforts by this regime of the bullies, for the billionaires, to abuse and bankrupt anyone who is not them.
April 8, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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ruthzee.bsky.social
Thank you to Black Economic Council of MA and Nicole Obi for hosting the Black Leaders Reception to celebrate new education and civic leaders. Grateful for BECMA’s work to uplift Black businesses and address racial wealth gap. Honored to share remarks on behalf of the @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social
A group of seven women stand together smiling in front of a step-and-repeat banner that reads “BECMA Black Economic Council of Massachusetts.” Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, wearing a bright pink suit, stands second from the left. The photo was taken at the Black Leaders Reception celebrating new civic and education leaders.
April 7, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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democraticags.bsky.social
16 lawsuits filed against the Trump’s administration’s lawlessness since he was sworn in. And Democratic AGs are just getting started.
April 7, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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strictscrutiny.bsky.social
Kate & Leah discuss some highlights from WI & Article I before surveying (some) wreckage from Articles 2 & 3 (deportations, tariffs, defunding Planned Parenthood & funding religious organizations).

@leahlitman.bsky.social @kateshaw.bsky.social @profmmurray.bsky.social
crooked.com/podcast/what...
a man says pshh in this economy while looking down
Alt: a man says pshh in this economy while looking down
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April 7, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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msignorile.bsky.social
Every Trump supporter owns this brutality.
60minutes.bsky.social 60 Minutes @60minutes.bsky.social · Apr 7
“Our client, who was in the middle of seeking asylum, just disappeared.”

Lindsay Toczylowski represents 31-year-old Andry, a gay makeup artist from Venezuela who was flown to a notorious prison by the Trump administration after seeking asylum in the U.S.

MORE: www.cbsnews.com/news/venezue...
April 7, 2025 at 4:21 AM