Griffin’s challenges against these voters should never have been brought. Nevertheless, we are relieved that the rule of law has been followed. This is a final judgment in district court, but the judge stayed the ruling pending appeal. The law here is clear and we expect this ruling to prevail.

In his decision, Judge Myers affirmed the right to vote and have one’s vote counted is the bedrock of American democracy. His ruling also sends a clear message that attacks like Judge Jefferson Griffin’s, on lawfully cast ballots— will not stand.

The folks at @sojo.net have a great round up of faith leaders and their communities organizing actions to block threats to our freedoms, protect people against harms, and build bridges across divides in order to work toward an alternative collective future. bsky.app/profile/sojo...

Also on #MayDay: working people, their families, friends, supporters turned out for 250+ events in the U.S. and even more *across the world* marking International Workers’ Day, protesting abuses of power & standing up for justice, equity, & dignity for all workers. www.cbsnews.com/news/may-day...

This week lawyers across the country at 50+ in-person & virtual events retook the Attorney’s Oath to reiterate their roles as guardians of the independence of the judiciary and commitment to the rule of law. Watch the livestreams of #LawDay #ReaffirmTheOath here: bit.ly/4jBMS0y

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Over 80 Harvard faculty members pledged to donate a portion of their salaries to the university’s financial resources, and to protect staff and students as it challenges the Trump administration for pulling over $3b in federal funding. Read their pledge here: bit.ly/4jY7tfh