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Trump told us the horrifying reason why Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not back in the U.S.
The Trump administration wants to send anyone it wants, including U.S. citizens, to foreign prisons. Keeping Abrego Garcia in El Salvador is key to that…
Apr 14 • 
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Trump told us the horrifying reason why Kilmar Abrego Garcia is not back in the U.S.
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Why trying to understand what the Trump admin did in response to the TRO matters
Planes were in the air. They kept going. What did they do, and why? I strongly believe that it matters for our future that we work to understand what is…
Mar 17 • 
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Why trying to understand what the Trump admin did in response to the TRO matters
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Trump is spiraling. We face the consequences. Where are the other branches?
James Madison expected more from the other "departments," as he referred to them. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Jun 8 • 
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Trump is spiraling. We face the consequences. Where are the other branches?
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The ruling against Trump's law firm order shows how to respond in this moment
Judge Howell's decision striking down the order targeting Perkins Coie can serve as a framework for addressing Trump. And, for paid subscribers: Closing…
May 4 • 
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The ruling against Trump's law firm order shows how to respond in this moment
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Washington Post bombshell: Washington Post buried Alito flag story for three years
Saturday's report raises many questions, several relating to the fact that the Post, at least passively, made the decision not to reveal this news many…
May 25, 2024 • 
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Washington Post bombshell: Washington Post buried Alito flag story for three years
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers: Bondi's actions should prevent DOJ from seeking death penalty
The AG's own words are being used against her. Also: More law firms capitulate to Trump's authoritarian shakedowns. And, for paid subscribers: Closing…
Apr 14 • 
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Luigi Mangione's lawyers: Bondi's actions should prevent DOJ from seeking death penalty
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Donald Trump wants to, and is working to, destroy the rule of law
Attn, BigLaw: There will be no law firm business to save if Trump succeeds. Also: DOJ is planning Second Amendment litigation. And, for paid…
Mar 24 • 
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Donald Trump wants to, and is working to, destroy the rule of law
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Matt Kacsmaryk shouldn't be a judge
He doesn't want to be a judge. He wants to run a right-wing advocacy group. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
May 19 • 
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Matt Kacsmaryk shouldn't be a judge
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The education of Judge Gregory Katsas
The latest in the CFPB litigation tells an important story of what one Trump appointee has seen over the past month. And, for paid subscribers: Closing…
Apr 29 • 
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The education of Judge Gregory Katsas
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It does matter. Defending the rule of law in the Trump era is essential.
Trump cannot ignore constitutional limits on his power — or any court order enforcing those limits. We must keep saying so. Also, for paid subscribers…
May 12 • 
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On DOJ's petty and small — but also alarming — complaint against a federal judge
Chad Mizelle filed the judicial complaint against Judge Ana Reyes after a hearing over one of Trump's anti-trans orders. Also, for paid subscribers…
Feb 24 • 
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On DOJ's petty and small — but also alarming — complaint against a federal judge
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Sunday scaries: Elon Musk edition
A long weekend of too much Musk. Also: More on the canceled Indiana University LGBTQ+ Health Care Conference. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my…
Feb 3 • 
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Sunday scaries: Elon Musk edition
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