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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 13h

Shapiro: I filed that amicus brief last night to make it very clear that the Pennsylvania National Guard is under my command.

The way the President has chosen to deploy the Guard in other states—and, in at least one case, deploy the Guard from one state into another—is extremely dangerous.

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Ray Beckerman @raybeckerman.bsky.social · 3h

It boggles my mind to see how arrogant and disrespectful the Supreme Court Six are towards the justices who have come before them, and the district court and circuit court judges struggling to uphold the rule of law

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Ray Beckerman @raybeckerman.bsky.social · 3h

Never mind what the Constitution says.

The Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 3h

The Supreme Court appears ready to embrace the “unitary executive theory”, a Republican idea from the 1980s that could make the presidency all-powerful.

Republished on @salon.com:
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The Supreme Court is headed toward a radically new vision of unlimited presidential power

Recent rulings indicate that the high court is leaning toward expanding the type of presidential power that is more emblematic of dictatorship than democracy.

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kiwigav88nz.bsky.social @kiwigav88nz.bsky.social · 3h

Boycott the Trump Olympics and World Cup.

www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...

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snoopy44.bsky.social @snoopy44.bsky.social · 3h

'People Are Being Robbed': Maine's Platner Credited for Showing Democrats How to Win Back Trump Voters www.commondreams.org/news/graham-...

'People Are Being Robbed': Maine's Platner Credited for Showing Democrats How to Win Back Trump Voters | Common Dreams

Democratic US Senate candidate Graham Platner urges compassion for working-class Americans disillusioned by Trump's false promises, offering a path to win back voters.

www.commondreams.org

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Monster Slayer Quinn @gypsy--1639.bsky.social · 17h

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Purple Teacher @peaceandteachin.bsky.social · 7h

Federal judge temporarily blocks the National Guard in Illinois saying “it would be like adding fuel to the fire.”
Trump has declared war on Blue states. Let’s hope the courts continue to follow the law.
#ProudBlue#Voices4Victory
#OneV1
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US judge blocks Trump's deployment of National Guard in Illinois — Reuters

A federal judge in Chicago on Thursday temporarily blocked U.S. President Donald Trump's deployment of hundreds of National Guard soldiers in Illinois, five days after another U.S. judge blocked a sim...

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papaesoco.bsky.social @papaesoco.bsky.social · 3h

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...who will be left when they come for us—as they surely will.

ICE in Chicago: First They Came for the Immigrants | Common Dreams

This is an invasion, not by some foreign enemy but by the US government and Donald Trump himself. If we don't defend our neighbors and join our hands together, who will be left when they come for us—a...

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Marie 🇨🇦 @pawbaby2.bsky.social · 14h

Watch how Senator Mark Kelly absolutely dismantles Peter Doocy’s line of questioning about the government shutdown and healthcare subsidies. Doocy tries his usual gotcha, but Kelly forces the conversation back to what’s at stake for everyday Americans.

#USDemocracy
#Pinks

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Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com · 6h

I think Halligan is failing to give all the info. Which is why Comey has said he’s filing a motion to dismiss on abuse of the grand jury process. I’m guessing though.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 11h

i know grand juries have a relatively low bar for bringing indictments but i find myself wondering WTF is up with some of these grand jurors

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CajunBlueAZ ⚜️🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @cajunblue.bsky.social · 4h

🚨 Today in Portland, large groups peacefully gathered to unite against hate and oppression. 1/2

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paulpro @mariopro.bsky.social · 4h

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 6h

'I'm not fearful, I'm fearless':
NY AG Letitia James responds to indictment

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Bruce Little @brucedlittle.bsky.social · 3h

District Judge April Perry temporarily blocked Trump from deploying or federalizing National Guard troops in Illinois for 14 days.

Perry said she found “no credible evidence that there is the danger of rebellion in Illinois” & called Homeland Security’s assessment of events “simply unreliable.”

'Where is the rebellion?': Judge raises questions during hearing over National Guard in Chicago

A federal judge quizzed a Trump administration attorney Thursday on the role National Guard troops would play if deployed in Chicago to assist ICE agents with immigration enforcement, at one point que...

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George Conway 👊🇺🇸🔥 @gtconway.bsky.social · 19h

religionnews.com/2025/10/07/i...

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 3h

RFK Jr admitted there’s no proof Tylenol causes autism.

He said “we’re making the proof”.

This is the man directing public health policy for the country.

If you have to “make the proof” you haven’t solved the problem.

He’s a eugenicist grifter.

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 3h

WAKE UP, AMERICA!

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Jonathan @frakitall.bsky.social · 6h

Since when did Oregon start using the Policia?

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NO KINGS IN AMERICA… 😎 @jerasikehorn.bsky.social · Mar 16

Are you paying ATTENTION, yet?! 👇

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 4h

One thing we've learned from the American judicial system: The first 34 felonies are on the house*.

*Terms and conditions may apply. See prosecutors for details if you're not white. Or rich.

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Elizabeth Warren @warren.senate.gov · 9h

The President of the United States is openly seeking revenge on his political opponents.

First Jim Comey. Now Tish James. Anyone who seeks to hold Donald Trump accountable could be next.

Trump is ripping a page right out of the authoritarian handbook.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 11h

Breaking News: Letitia James, New York’s attorney general, is said to have been indicted after President Trump pushed the Justice Department to seek charges against her. James, who is accused of committing mortgage fraud, brought a civil case against Trump in 2022. www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10...

Attorney General Letitia James of New York is in front of a microphone. A headline reads: "New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted After Pressure From Trump."

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Glenn Kirschner @glennkirschner.bsky.social · 9h

Another vindictive prosecution that will fail SPECTACULARLY in court! Join tonight's community meeting live on Substack at 8:30 pm ET.
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LIVE SOON: Another vindictive prosecution that will fail SPECTACULARLY in court!

Starting Oct 9 at 8:30 PM EDT

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Daily Kos @dailykos.com · 9h

Trump's attacks on Chicago have been laced with racism, and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have stood defiant against the tyranny of Trump’s executive overreach.

www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

'His soul is deeply lost': Chicago mayor stands defiantly against Trump

As President Donald Trump’s shock troops invade Chicago , Mayor Brandon Johnson is ready to fight back—not only against the assault on his city but also in a larger way. “This president is ...

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 9h

The career federal prosecutors who conducted both the Comey and James investigations found insufficient evidence to bring charges. This pattern of retaliation by the administration is dangerous and wrong. 2/2

Comey Indictment Shows Danger of Subservient Prosecutors

The political prosecution of a presidential enemy has left the government with a seemingly unwinnable case — and a justice system tainted by politics.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 9h

President Trump is using the Justice Department as a weapon against his political enemies. Today NY Attorney General Letitia James was indicted after the president demanded her prosecution. Yesterday James Comey pled not guilty to charges brought against him at the president's request. 1/2

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