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Challenging the "unprecedented" Operation Metro Surge — as the ground shifts by the hour
A morning hearing over Minnesota's lawsuit, an alarming Eighth Circuit afternoon order, and news that Bovino is set to leave town. And, for paid…
Jan 27
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The ICE killing of Alex Pretti, the second in Minneapolis, prompts quick legal action
After ICE agents killed the nurse on Saturday, lawyers took quick action in cases challenging the Trump administration's increasingly deadly efforts.
Jan 25
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ICE's Fourth Amendment-free search policy, Minnesota church protest charges, and more
The Trump administration's cruel, lawless immigration enforcement efforts were on full display this week. So was the pushback.
Jan 24
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DOJ's defense of Trump's Fed firing effort falls flat at SCOTUS
Fed Governor Lisa Cook looks safe in her job for now. No justice was eager to back Solicitor General John Sauer's arguments for Trump on Wednesday.
Jan 21
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The Department of Justice has become a misnomer with Bondi at the helm
One year in, the depths to which DOJ has sunk was laid bare in an order on Lindsey Halligan's claims in Virginia and in subpoenas issued against…
Jan 21
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On heading into year two of the second Trump administration, and the necessity of pushback
The Minnesota pushback to "Operation Metro Surge" shows the power that the people maintain in the face of Trump's authoritarianism.
Jan 19
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Kristi Noem says that virtually anyone could face a Kavanaugh stop
Trump started off the day with an Insurrection Act threat. DHS Sec. Noem followed up by saying that anyone "surrounding" any DHS target has to prove…
Jan 16
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SCOTUS likely to allow state trans sports bans, but a changed tone could signal a narrow ruling
Although a majority appeared unlikely to strike down West Virginia and Idaho's bans, there also seemed to be interest in avoiding a final decision on…
Jan 14
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Kelly sues Hegseth over censure for lawmakers' video about troops' duty to refuse illegal orders
The Arizona senator is seeking an order by Friday blocking the Defense Department's efforts. And, for paid subscribers: Closing my tabs.
Jan 12
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Following Wednesday's ICE killing, D.C. residents take to the streets, chanting "ICE out now"
A protest at 14 and U streets in Washington, D.C., stopped traffic for roughly an hour on the evening after an ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good in…
Jan 9
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An ICE agent killed Renee Nicole Good. Judge Sara Ellis all but told us today would happen.
"[A]gents have used excessive force … without justification, often without warning, and even at those who had begun to comply with agents’ orders…
Jan 8
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Five years later, as Trump's lies continue, the danger of the January 6 insurrection remains
An offensive White House web site of lies is an apt anniversary marker — not just of where Trump is but of where the many institutional failures to stop…
Jan 6
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