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Charles International Law
@charlesintl.bsky.social
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Accomplished and effective litigation firm led by a progressive former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy SEAL. We specialize in immigration and international law, especially political asylum for those who speak truth to power.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 17h
The No Kings Day rally in Lebanon, PA, today was a glimpse of the America I still believe in.

Hundreds stood peacefully for democracy, shoulder to shoulder, defending the same Constitution we’ve shared for 250 years.

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#NoKingsDay #RuleOfLaw #Democracy
We Are Not Divided
Reflections from No Kings Day in Lebanon, PA
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 1d
Federal immigration law still treats marijuana as a controlled substance — and non-citizens can be denied entry just for saying they used it, even where it’s legal.

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#ImmigrationLaw #RuleOfLaw #CivilLiberties
Do Not Admit to Smoking Weed on Your Way into the United States
The Hidden Risk at U.S.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 1d
DOJ calls it an “Antifa terrorism” case. The law says otherwise.
Antifa isn’t — and can’t be — a designated terrorist group.
This Texas indictment proves my point, not theirs.
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#RuleOfLaw #DOJ #Antifa
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 1d
Charles International Law Welcomes Attorney Alana Wade Back to the Team

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Welcome Home, Alana Wade
From hardhat diver to human rights attorney — we’re proud to welcome Alana Wade back to Charles International Law.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 4d
Please enjoy our latest research guide on physical harm as a form of persecution in U.S. asylum law.

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Physical Harm as a Form of Persecution in U.S. Asylum Law | Charles International Law — Charles International Law
Learn how U.S. asylum law defines physical persecution, including assault, detention, sexual violence, and FGM, and how it differs from torture under CAT.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 4d
Join Me at the No Kings Rally in Lebanon, Pennsylvania — October 18, 2025.

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See You at the No Kings Rally in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Standing up for democracy, rule of law, and our shared belief that America doesn’t have kings.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 4d
I'm attending No Kings's event, “NO KINGS Lebanon PA” - sign up now to join me! www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...
NO KINGS Lebanon PA · Indivisible
**In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings.** Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Bo...
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 5d
Trump’s Pentagon Money Grab: A Textbook Violation of the Antideficiency Act

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Trump’s Illegal Shutdown Maneuver Is a Gift to Democrats
How an Antideficiency Act violation might actually save us from something worse.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 5d
From Brownshirts to ICE: The Authoritarian Machinery of Toxic Masculinity

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ICE, the Brownshirts, and the Cult of Toxic Masculinity
How both Nazi Germany’s Brownshirts and modern ICE recruitment appeal to wounded manhood — and what that says about the authoritarian mind.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 6d
Trump, the Hatch Act, and the Erosion of Public Trust

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The Hatch Act
The Many Ways That Trump Is Violating It and Why That Matters
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 10d
The Geography of Conscience

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It’s Time to Start Voting with Your Feet.
We’re to the Point in American History Where the Other Kind of Voting Is Just as Important as the Usual Kind
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 14d
When Family Law Becomes a National Security Issue: Why the Military Needs Its Own Courts

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Momentarily Burying the Lead
Why the U.S. Military Needs Family Courts
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 14d
The Truth Behind the GOP’s “Free Health Care for Illegals” Talking Point

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Another Big Lie
What Republicans Really Mean About “Free Health Care for Illegal Aliens”
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 15d
Please enjoy our latest research guide on U Visas for victims of serious crime!

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U Visa Guide | Eligibility, Qualifying Crimes & Green Card — Charles International Law
Learn who qualifies for a U visa, the full list of crimes, I-918B certification, waivers, waitlist, work permits, and steps to permanent residence.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 16d
Trump’s NSPD-7 Is Designed to Suppress Dissent, Not Violence

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Trump’s NSPD-7 is Performative Nonsense
Trump is weaponizing the language of terrorism to suppress First Amendment protections
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 18d
Real Manhood vs. MAGA Masculinity

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Real Manhood vs. MAGA Masculinity
Courage isn’t about beards, spray tans, or fireworks at a funeral—it’s about facing hard truths and carrying burdens for others.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 19d
Please enjoy our latest research guide on the limits of “Business” on B-1, Business Visitor Visa Holders.

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The Limits of “Business” on B-1 Visas | What Visitors Can and Cannot Do — Charles International Law
Understand the practical limits of the U.S. B-1 business visitor visa. Learn what activities are allowed, what is prohibited, how long you can stay, rules on pay and housing, and when to consider L-1 ...
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 19d
Shut It Down Until Trump Is Impeached

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Democrats Should Condition Funding on Impeachment
In ordinary times, keeping the government open would be a bipartisan duty.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 20d
Why Trump’s Case Against James Comey Will Fail — And Why It’s Still Dangerous

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Thought of the Day: September 28, 2025
Why Trump’s indictment of James Comey is a dangerous abuse of prosecutorial power — and why it’s unlikely to succeed.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 21d
I don’t even care what’s in the Epstein Files anymore—Trump just committed treason.

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We Are Past the Point of No Return
The House of Representatives Must Initiate Articles of Impeachment Immediately
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 22d
Please enjoy our latest research guide on H-1B visas!

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H-1B Visa Guide 2025 | Law, History, Filing Calendar & I-129 Tips — Charles International Law
Comprehensive H-1B visa guide covering eligibility, specialty occupation rules, annual lottery deadlines, Labor Condition Application steps, I-129 filing tips, portability, extensions, and family (H-4...
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 22d
Please enjoy our newly updated quick guide to asylum in the United States!

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Asylum Guide | Learn About U.S. Asylum Processes — Charles International Law
Comprehensive guide to U.S. asylum law and application process, helping you understand rights, documentation, and legal standards for asylum seekers.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 23d
Please enjoy our latest research guide on rebellion and Insurrection as a national security crime! (Know exactly where the line is.)

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Rebellion and Insurrection (18 U.S.C. § 2383) — Crimes Against the State Explained — Charles International Law
Learn about rebellion and insurrection under 18 U.S.C. § 2383, including history, elements of the offense, penalties, constitutional limits, and notable cases in U.S. law.
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 24d
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When Duty and Law Collide:
An Officer’s Obligation to Disobey
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Charles International Law @charlesintl.bsky.social · 24d
Please enjoy our latest legal research guide on sedition!

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Sedition in U.S. Law: History, Free Speech Conflicts, and Modern Statutes — Charles International Law
Explore the history of sedition in the United States—from the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 to World War I prosecutions and modern federal statutes. Learn how the First Amendment and the Brandenburg...
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