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50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 3h

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Kt @kty38.bsky.social · 58m

It is, by almost any measure, a golden era for US credit markets. Companies are selling debt at a near record clip; relative borrowing costs are hovering around historic lows; and investors are pocketing the best returns in years
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 5h

“.. a nagging worry is beginning to grow louder on Wall Street: What if these kinds of collapses, capable of taking bonds from par to cents on the dollar in a matter of days or weeks, are not an aberration after all?” 👀

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Jane Doe @waywoke.bsky.social · 2h

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Christopher Webb @cwebbonline.com · 3h

The WH is laughing at Republicans in Congress, because they know they’re dog walking them.

Trump’s top advisers joke about ruling Congress w/an “iron fist.” Bannon compared the GOP-controlled House to the Russian Duma, a ceremonial rubber stamp.

They’re Trump’s puppets, and everyone knows it.

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 3h

49-year-old worship minister
Jon Paul Sheptock was arrested on child sex abuse charges. Sheptock possessed and was involved in producing child sexual assault materials.

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bluwndzdancing @bluwndzdancing.bsky.social · 5d

On October 15 will be re-argued this time with the direction from the Supreme Court, in essence this time inviting the plaintiffs in this case, the white plaintiffs who claim they’re being discriminated against, to argue that section 2, the last remnant of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional

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Linda 🦋💙🖇️🇺🇲🕯️🦋 @veladelaluz73.bsky.social · 3d

The Supreme Court is hearing Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could gut Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.

If it falls, many states are ready to redraw districts, shifting dozens of seats & erasing fair representation for a generation.

Democracy unravels quietly.

#VotingRights #Project2025

‘The stakes are quite large’: US supreme court case could gut Voting Rights Act

Court’s decision in Louisiana v Callais could limit voters from challenging racial discriminatory districts

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onpolitics.news @onpolitics.news · 11h

An Adverse Ruling Against Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Callais Case Could Also Doom State Voting Rights Acts - Election Law Blog

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An Adverse Ruling Against Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Callais Case Could Also Doom State Voting Rights Acts

I have written about the dangers of the Court killing off or significantly weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, via the surprise reargument in the Louisiana v. Callais case. If the Court rules Section 2 unconstitutional because it… Continue reading The post An Adverse Ruling Against Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Callais Case Could Also Doom State Voting Rights Acts appeared first on Election Law Blog.

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Kt @kty38.bsky.social · 1h

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

The Supreme Court will rehear Louisiana v. Callais on Oct 15—a case that could reshape voting rights nationwide. At stake is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the core protection that stops racial discrimination in redistricting. If it falls, one party could control Congress for a generation. 🧵

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Kt @kty38.bsky.social · 1h

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Black Voters Matter Fund @blackvotersmatterfund.org · 4d

The Supreme Court will rehear Louisiana v. Callais on Oct 15—a case that could reshape voting rights nationwide. At stake is Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, the core protection that stops racial discrimination in redistricting. If it falls, one party could control Congress for a generation. 🧵

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 2d

BREAKING: Federal judge finds the Trump admin likely violated the First (viewpoint discrimination) and Fifth (vagueness) Amendments in a case over changed domestic violence grant conditions.

Preliminary injunction issued.

(A TRO previously was issued.)

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Case 1:25-cv-00342-MRD-PAS
Document 72
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND
RHODE ISLAND COALITION
AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
ROBERT F. KENNEDY, JR. in his official capacity as Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, et al.,
Defendants.
C.A. No. 25-cv-342-MRD-PAS
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Melissa R. DuBose, United States District Judge.

Over twenty non-profit coalitions that receive federal grant money to help
support survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault as well as members of
society who are unhoused or without stable housing filed suit against the United
States Departments of Health and Human Services ("HHS") and Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD") as well as various administrators and subagencies who fall
under and within these agencies (hereinafter the "Coalitions" or the "Plaintiffs").
Compl. at 1-4. The Plaintiffs allege that the Defendants are springing new conditions
on them as grantees and are requiring compliance with new spending restrictions on grant funds (the "Grants"), all in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act (the
"APA"), 5 U.S.C. § 706, the U.S. Constitution's clearly articulated separation of
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powers principles such as the Article I Spending Clause, the First Amendment, and the Due Process Clause under the Fifth Amendment. Id. 11 4, 66-89. The new
conditions and certifications foisted upon the grantees are focused on compelling
compliance with sweeping changes imposed by the executive branch by way of Executive Orders ("E.O.s") aimed at eliminating programs that are perceived as promoting gender ideology; diversity, equity, and inclusion; elective abortions; and
antidiscrimination. Id. 11 21-31, MPI at 73-74.

IV. CONCLUSION
As stated, the Court determines that the Plaintiffs have met their burden as
to the preliminary injunction factors and finds them entitled to relief. Pursuant to Section 705 of the APA, the Court finds that it is necessary and appropriate to grant
the Plaintiffs' request for a preliminary stay of the Challenged Conditions.
See 5
U.S.C. § 705 (permitting a reviewing court to "issue all necessary and appropriate
process to postpone the effective date of an agency action or to preserve status or
rights pending conclusion of the review proceedings on such conditions as may be
required and to the extent necessary to prevent irreparable injury").
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Melissa R. DuBose
United States District Judge
October 10, 2025

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Kt @kty38.bsky.social · 1h

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US Supreme Court to make BOMBSHELL ruling

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Rose Ann The Sharer @thecleannewdeal.org · 8h

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Rose Ann The Sharer @thecleannewdeal.org · 8h

Odd why those with huge audiences don't share much more than selected materials. What about this? youtu.be/sky4amhdYn4?...
@glennkirschner.bsky.social @therealjackhopkins.bsky.social @cardonebrian.bsky.social @getyourfoxyback.bsky.social @coko.bsky.social @davidcayjohnston.bsky.social

A discussion with David Enrich of The New York Times regarding JPMorgan and Jeffrey Epstein.

YouTube video by Patrick Lovell Truth Bombs The Con

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Wajahat Ali @wajali.bsky.social · 7h

CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 9h

🚨🚨🚨WA Governor Bob Ferguson responds to a letter he received from AG Pam Bondi in which she threatened to place him in jail. 🧯He is on fire! 1/2

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Leslie Potter 🦋🫘🇺🇸🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇳🇴🏳️‍🌈🇺🇦 @mudlady64.bsky.social · 7h

Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages - www.reuters.com/world/middle...

Trump says Gaza war has ended; Israel awaits release of hostages

"The war is over, you understand that."

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Al Otro Lado @alotrolado-org.bsky.social · 5d

Our Border Rights Project Director, Nicole Ramos, + Professor Jaya Ramji-Nogales reveal how border lawyers are being surveilled + harassed by U.S. & Mexican authorities. Defending asylum seekers shouldn’t come with a target on your back. Read the essay @knightcolumbia.org : knightcolumbia.org/c...

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Knight First Amendment Institute @knightcolumbia.org · 2d

JOB ALERT: Seeking an Associate Multimedia Producer to work with our comms team to create video, audio, visual, and other online content in support of the Institute’s programs and mission. Two-year, grant-funded role w/ a possibility of extension.

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Knight First Amendment Institute @knightcolumbia.org · 12d

⬇️ NEWS: “This is a historic ruling that should have immediate implications for the Trump administration’s policies. If the First Amendment means anything, it means the government can’t imprison people simply because it disagrees with their political views."
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In Landmark Ruling, Federal Court Says Trump Administration Violated First Amendment By Deporting Foreign Citizens for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy

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Tracy Rosenberg @twrling.bsky.social · 2d

Second federal judge issues a TRO against the use of munitions, chemical #weapons and arrests against journalists and protesters not presenting any threat during #ICE protests. This time in #Chicago. www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/fede...

Federal judge orders DHS/ICE to halt arrests and use of chemical weapons on Chicago press, peaceful protestors - Editor and Publisher

A federal judge barred Department of Homeland Security agents, such as Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs & Border Patrol, from using force against journalists and protesters who don’t po...

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Knight First Amendment Institute @knightcolumbia.org · 6d

“This case is not just about the AP’s First Amendment rights. It’s also about the ability of the American public to receive information about the president, free from government censorship," says @katiefallow.bsky.social. More about the brief we just filed here: knightcolumbia.org/content/knig...

Knight Institute Urges Court to Restore AP to White House Press Pool

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 6d

We are living through a new era of corruption, where legal guardrails have crumbled. What will end the culture of kleptocracy?

Join us for a live virtual event with @janemayer.bsky.social, @mawaldman.bsky.social, and @danw329.bsky.social on Wed., Oct. 15, at 3pm ET. RSVP:

Corruption in America

Experts lay out a plan to end the culture of kleptocracy.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 5d

When can the president invoke the Insurrection Act? What does invoking it allow the military to do? Is it the same as declaring martial law? A Brennan Center explainer has the answers. bit.ly/3GsFBhL

The Insurrection Act Explained

The law, which lets the president deploy the military domestically and use it for civilian law enforcement, is dangerously vague and in urgent need of reform.

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Timothy McBride @mcbridetd.bsky.social · 6d

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting
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Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims officer said 'Do something b----' before shooting

Body-camera video appears to contradict the government's claim that Marimar Martinez, 30, drove toward officers before one of them opened fire at her late Saturday morning in Brighton Park, her attorn...

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