Rebecca LeGrand
@rlegrand.bsky.social
legrandpllc.com
Attorney and avid sleeper. Also into birds of the Mid-Atlantic, the geology of Prince George's County, and Solar Cycle 25.
Attorney and avid sleeper. Also into birds of the Mid-Atlantic, the geology of Prince George's County, and Solar Cycle 25.
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Well, at least one person in that room was ready to defend the Constitution.
NEW on how Mohsen Mahdawi was detained in a "trap."
At a citizenship interview, he signed his pledge to “defend the Constitution."
The official left to go “check” something. Said he'd be back.
Then masked & armed agents came in, shackled Mahdawi, and tried to fly him 1000 miles away to Louisiana.
At a citizenship interview, he signed his pledge to “defend the Constitution."
The official left to go “check” something. Said he'd be back.
Then masked & armed agents came in, shackled Mahdawi, and tried to fly him 1000 miles away to Louisiana.
ICE Ambushed Mohsen Mahdawi in a 'Trap' and Had a 'Clear Plan to Ship Him to Louisiana'
The Palestinian Columbia student’s legal team says Mahdawi signed a pledge to defend the Constitution, and then ICE showed up.
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April 23, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Well, at least one person in that room was ready to defend the Constitution.
Thank you @sarakropf.bsky.social! Again, you set a great example.
And I'm absolutely blown away by everyone working at our local federal courts. The DDC & DMd court staff, judges, clerks, everyone, are putting in heroic hours. And I'm so sorry for anything I eff up filing that creates more work.
And I'm absolutely blown away by everyone working at our local federal courts. The DDC & DMd court staff, judges, clerks, everyone, are putting in heroic hours. And I'm so sorry for anything I eff up filing that creates more work.
Thank you to all the lawyers working night and day to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America.
We see you and your hard work in an insane environment. It's making a difference. 🙏
We see you and your hard work in an insane environment. It's making a difference. 🙏
April 19, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Thank you @sarakropf.bsky.social! Again, you set a great example.
And I'm absolutely blown away by everyone working at our local federal courts. The DDC & DMd court staff, judges, clerks, everyone, are putting in heroic hours. And I'm so sorry for anything I eff up filing that creates more work.
And I'm absolutely blown away by everyone working at our local federal courts. The DDC & DMd court staff, judges, clerks, everyone, are putting in heroic hours. And I'm so sorry for anything I eff up filing that creates more work.
I really was clinging "to the hope that it is not naïve to believe our good brethren in the Executive Branch perceive the rule of law as vital to the American ethos." Order at 6.
And they would heed Judge Wilkinson's call to "summon the best that is within us while there is still time."
But no.
And they would heed Judge Wilkinson's call to "summon the best that is within us while there is still time."
But no.
I concur on Judge Wilkinson's remarkable decision. And said some things along those lines last night on CNN. The full decision is well worth reading. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Au...
April 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM
I really was clinging "to the hope that it is not naïve to believe our good brethren in the Executive Branch perceive the rule of law as vital to the American ethos." Order at 6.
And they would heed Judge Wilkinson's call to "summon the best that is within us while there is still time."
But no.
And they would heed Judge Wilkinson's call to "summon the best that is within us while there is still time."
But no.
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As Judge Wilkinson, a Reagan appointee, wrote, rejecting Trump admin’s request to stay a lower court order to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia, this case is about whether our executive branch obeys the law.
April 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
As Judge Wilkinson, a Reagan appointee, wrote, rejecting Trump admin’s request to stay a lower court order to facilitate the return of Abrego Garcia, this case is about whether our executive branch obeys the law.
I concur on Judge Wilkinson's remarkable decision. And said some things along those lines last night on CNN. The full decision is well worth reading. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Au...
April 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I concur on Judge Wilkinson's remarkable decision. And said some things along those lines last night on CNN. The full decision is well worth reading. www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8Au...
Wow. This is strong.
Judge Boasberg: “the Court ultimately determines that the Government’s actions on that day demonstrate a willful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt.”
April 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Wow. This is strong.
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Banned: "The underground girls of Kabul: in search of a hidden resistance in Afghanistan."
Because criticizing the Taliban is too woke now I guess.
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Because criticizing the Taliban is too woke now I guess.
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
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April 11, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Banned: "The underground girls of Kabul: in search of a hidden resistance in Afghanistan."
Because criticizing the Taliban is too woke now I guess.
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
Because criticizing the Taliban is too woke now I guess.
static01.nyt.com/newsgraphics...
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NEW from judge in Maryland immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case:
"For the reasons discussed during today’s status conference, the Court finds that the [Trump admin] have failed to comply with this Court’s Order..."
Next hearing: Tuesday, April 15 at 4 pm storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"For the reasons discussed during today’s status conference, the Court finds that the [Trump admin] have failed to comply with this Court’s Order..."
Next hearing: Tuesday, April 15 at 4 pm storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
April 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
NEW from judge in Maryland immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia's case:
"For the reasons discussed during today’s status conference, the Court finds that the [Trump admin] have failed to comply with this Court’s Order..."
Next hearing: Tuesday, April 15 at 4 pm storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"For the reasons discussed during today’s status conference, the Court finds that the [Trump admin] have failed to comply with this Court’s Order..."
Next hearing: Tuesday, April 15 at 4 pm storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Before folks overreact to headlines about the judge’s ruling in the Khalil case, please note that (1) it was an immigration judge (IJ), not a federal district court; and (2) the IJ had no power to consider Khalil’s constitutional objections.
This particular decision was a fait accompli.
This particular decision was a fait accompli.
April 11, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Before folks overreact to headlines about the judge’s ruling in the Khalil case, please note that (1) it was an immigration judge (IJ), not a federal district court; and (2) the IJ had no power to consider Khalil’s constitutional objections.
This particular decision was a fait accompli.
This particular decision was a fait accompli.
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There are some very bad stories going around about the Mahmoud Kahlil case. The hearing today was before an immigration judge — which is located within the Justice Department. They are NOT a "federal judge" in the sense that anyone reading at least one nationwide story saying so thinks of it.
April 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
There are some very bad stories going around about the Mahmoud Kahlil case. The hearing today was before an immigration judge — which is located within the Justice Department. They are NOT a "federal judge" in the sense that anyone reading at least one nationwide story saying so thinks of it.
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"Gone is “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Maya Angelou’s transformative best-selling 1970 memoir chronicling her struggles with racism and trauma.
Two copies of “Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler are still on the shelves." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
Two copies of “Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler are still on the shelves." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?
An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.
www.nytimes.com
April 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
"Gone is “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” Maya Angelou’s transformative best-selling 1970 memoir chronicling her struggles with racism and trauma.
Two copies of “Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler are still on the shelves." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
Two copies of “Mein Kampf” by Adolf Hitler are still on the shelves." www.nytimes.com/2025/04/11/u...
Proud to file an amicus brief in support of the Institute of Peace, an independent nonprofit created by Congress that DOGE lawlessly commandeered.
The 113 military & foreign policy officials who signed the brief have seen the "blood and treasure" saved by the Institute's work, and know its worth.
The 113 military & foreign policy officials who signed the brief have seen the "blood and treasure" saved by the Institute's work, and know its worth.
New filing: "US Institute of Peace v. DOGE (non-profit sues over DOGE takeover)"
Doc #31: Amicus Brief
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Doc #31: Amicus Brief
Download PDF | View Full Case
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UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE v. JACKSON, 1:25-cv-00804 - CourtListener.com
Docket for UNITED STATES INSTITUTE OF PEACE v. JACKSON, 1:25-cv-00804 — Brought to you by Free Law Project, a non-profit dedicated to creating high quality open legal information.
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April 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Proud to file an amicus brief in support of the Institute of Peace, an independent nonprofit created by Congress that DOGE lawlessly commandeered.
The 113 military & foreign policy officials who signed the brief have seen the "blood and treasure" saved by the Institute's work, and know its worth.
The 113 military & foreign policy officials who signed the brief have seen the "blood and treasure" saved by the Institute's work, and know its worth.
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During Abrego Garcia hearing right now, Judge Xinis asks the DOJ attorney (Drew Ensign) where is Mr. Abrego Garcia.
Ensign: I don't have that info. My clients haven't given me that info as of today.
Judge Xinis: Where is he?
Ensign: I don't have that info.
Ensign: I don't have that info. My clients haven't given me that info as of today.
Judge Xinis: Where is he?
Ensign: I don't have that info.
April 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
During Abrego Garcia hearing right now, Judge Xinis asks the DOJ attorney (Drew Ensign) where is Mr. Abrego Garcia.
Ensign: I don't have that info. My clients haven't given me that info as of today.
Judge Xinis: Where is he?
Ensign: I don't have that info.
Ensign: I don't have that info. My clients haven't given me that info as of today.
Judge Xinis: Where is he?
Ensign: I don't have that info.
No words. The lawlessness and cruelty is unfathomable. And these could be my neighbors. @thebaltimorebanner.com
“Mommy, no. Mommy.”
Daughter captures the moment masked ICE agents smash the window of her mother's car in order to take her into custody.
The government claims the 52-year old seamstress is an associate of the MS-13 gang.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/lo...
Daughter captures the moment masked ICE agents smash the window of her mother's car in order to take her into custody.
The government claims the 52-year old seamstress is an associate of the MS-13 gang.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/community/lo...
Rejected at her door, ICE nabs a Maryland woman in her car after smashing her window
Video shows a U.S. ICE agents breaking the window of a Maryland woman, Elsy Noemi Berrios, after failing to detain her at home.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
April 10, 2025 at 2:29 AM
No words. The lawlessness and cruelty is unfathomable. And these could be my neighbors. @thebaltimorebanner.com
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Really proud that our firm is on this list AND to have just filed an amicus brief on behalf of 346 former judges in support of Perkins Coie.
NEWS: More than 500 law firms sign on to an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie amid the firm’s legal battle against Trump’s executive order targeting its business.
Read the list of firms that signed the brief authored by former SG Don Verrilli:
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Read the list of firms that signed the brief authored by former SG Don Verrilli:
storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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April 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Really proud that our firm is on this list AND to have just filed an amicus brief on behalf of 346 former judges in support of Perkins Coie.
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Now we know why www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTU...
April 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Now we know why www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTU...
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I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
April 2, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.
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Well done @booker.senate.gov. Well done, indeed.
April 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Well done @booker.senate.gov. Well done, indeed.
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This matters. This is fighting. Make noise and yell and use every microphone you have. Way to go @booker.senate.gov
Booker, just minutes away from the speaking record: "This is when the most precious ideas of our country are being tested, where the Constitution and the question is being called -- Where does the constitution live? On paper? Or in our hearts? This is the moment."
April 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
This matters. This is fighting. Make noise and yell and use every microphone you have. Way to go @booker.senate.gov
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A story. And then a question.
In 2009, the Solicitor General lied to the Supreme Court in a critical brief, claiming that the government routinely paroles back into the United States noncitizens (aliens) who receive subsequent judicial relief from their removability. This was the Nken case.
In 2009, the Solicitor General lied to the Supreme Court in a critical brief, claiming that the government routinely paroles back into the United States noncitizens (aliens) who receive subsequent judicial relief from their removability. This was the Nken case.
April 1, 2025 at 1:07 PM
A story. And then a question.
In 2009, the Solicitor General lied to the Supreme Court in a critical brief, claiming that the government routinely paroles back into the United States noncitizens (aliens) who receive subsequent judicial relief from their removability. This was the Nken case.
In 2009, the Solicitor General lied to the Supreme Court in a critical brief, claiming that the government routinely paroles back into the United States noncitizens (aliens) who receive subsequent judicial relief from their removability. This was the Nken case.
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March 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM
When the government doesn't want to bother with due process its usually because they know they'd lose.
This is awful.
"'He’s in the torture prison in El Salvador,' Mark Prada, Reyes Mota’s lawyer, told Immigration Judge Jorge Pereira."
This is awful.
"'He’s in the torture prison in El Salvador,' Mark Prada, Reyes Mota’s lawyer, told Immigration Judge Jorge Pereira."
No criminal record, no gang ties, no tattoos, applied for asylum, father of a 9-year-old, government's case full of errors, sent to mega-prison anyway amp.miamiherald.com/news/local/i...
March 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
When the government doesn't want to bother with due process its usually because they know they'd lose.
This is awful.
"'He’s in the torture prison in El Salvador,' Mark Prada, Reyes Mota’s lawyer, told Immigration Judge Jorge Pereira."
This is awful.
"'He’s in the torture prison in El Salvador,' Mark Prada, Reyes Mota’s lawyer, told Immigration Judge Jorge Pereira."
I support forgiveness not schadenfreude, but occasionally we get to take a moment.
@chescaleigh.bsky.social OMG thank you for the catharsis.
And Ms. Piggott, thank you for speaking up. That is brave and I'm here for you if I can help (am trying to help government workers hurt by this cruelty).
@chescaleigh.bsky.social OMG thank you for the catharsis.
And Ms. Piggott, thank you for speaking up. That is brave and I'm here for you if I can help (am trying to help government workers hurt by this cruelty).
Virginia service worker Jennifer Piggott voted for Trump knowing others would suffer she just never thought… 🐆💀
March 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I support forgiveness not schadenfreude, but occasionally we get to take a moment.
@chescaleigh.bsky.social OMG thank you for the catharsis.
And Ms. Piggott, thank you for speaking up. That is brave and I'm here for you if I can help (am trying to help government workers hurt by this cruelty).
@chescaleigh.bsky.social OMG thank you for the catharsis.
And Ms. Piggott, thank you for speaking up. That is brave and I'm here for you if I can help (am trying to help government workers hurt by this cruelty).
I'm reading the affidavits filed by @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org in support of asylum seekers our government sent to rot in prison in El Salvador.
Lots to be angry about, but as a Chicago native, this especially pisses me off.
Lots to be angry about, but as a Chicago native, this especially pisses me off.
March 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I'm reading the affidavits filed by @aclu.org and @democracyforward.org in support of asylum seekers our government sent to rot in prison in El Salvador.
Lots to be angry about, but as a Chicago native, this especially pisses me off.
Lots to be angry about, but as a Chicago native, this especially pisses me off.
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For the nonlawyer normal people, Paul Clement was GWB's Solicitor General. He's a brilliant lawyer and a principled conservative.
UPDATE: A third law firm — Wilmer Hale — has filed suit against Trump this AM, represented by veteran Supreme Court litigator Paul Clement. Clement says the executive orders are flagarantly unconstitutional and violate separation of powers.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
March 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
For the nonlawyer normal people, Paul Clement was GWB's Solicitor General. He's a brilliant lawyer and a principled conservative.