Anne P. Mitchell, Esq.
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"You are a goddess rockstar of the highest order." - Wil Wheaton
annepmitchell.substack.com
Law Professor 🎓
Federal Law Author 🖋
Legislative Advisor 📣
"You are a goddess rockstar of the highest order." - Wil Wheaton
annepmitchell.substack.com
YES YES OMG YES!!! THE MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT *JUST NOW* ISSUED A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST ICE AND CPB BARRING THEM FROM ATTACKING OBSERVERS AND BYSTANDERS!!
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
January 17, 2026 at 2:15 AM
YES YES OMG YES!!! THE MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT *JUST NOW* ISSUED A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST ICE AND CPB BARRING THEM FROM ATTACKING OBSERVERS AND BYSTANDERS!!
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
The Minnesota District Court JUST issued a PI (preliminary injunction) expressly forbidding ICE and other Federal agents from:
EPSTEIN: I HAVE UNCOVERED A MASSIVE - AND I DO MEAN *MASSIVE* - SET OF EPSTEIN DOCUMENTS
What I've found is a massive (how often can I use that word?) *839-page* document made up of parts of *22* different depositions from various Epstein-related lawsuits.
What I've found is a massive (how often can I use that word?) *839-page* document made up of parts of *22* different depositions from various Epstein-related lawsuits.
January 16, 2026 at 1:28 AM
EPSTEIN: I HAVE UNCOVERED A MASSIVE - AND I DO MEAN *MASSIVE* - SET OF EPSTEIN DOCUMENTS
What I've found is a massive (how often can I use that word?) *839-page* document made up of parts of *22* different depositions from various Epstein-related lawsuits.
What I've found is a massive (how often can I use that word?) *839-page* document made up of parts of *22* different depositions from various Epstein-related lawsuits.
MESSAGE FROM A FOLLOWER WHO IS A FORMER FEDERAL AGENT REGARDING IMMUNITY FOR FEDERAL AGENTS (Shared with permission)
"As a federal agent I was well aware that my immunity was "qualified" and every year got a lesson on how that worked and a review of cases in which agents were involved...
"As a federal agent I was well aware that my immunity was "qualified" and every year got a lesson on how that worked and a review of cases in which agents were involved...
January 16, 2026 at 12:20 AM
MESSAGE FROM A FOLLOWER WHO IS A FORMER FEDERAL AGENT REGARDING IMMUNITY FOR FEDERAL AGENTS (Shared with permission)
"As a federal agent I was well aware that my immunity was "qualified" and every year got a lesson on how that worked and a review of cases in which agents were involved...
"As a federal agent I was well aware that my immunity was "qualified" and every year got a lesson on how that worked and a review of cases in which agents were involved...
MESSAGE FROM A FOLLOWER WITH EXPERTISE IN FEDERAL IMMUNITY (Shared with permission)
"At our firm, we are especially fond of the caveat "outside the course and scope of [their] employment."
"At our firm, we are especially fond of the caveat "outside the course and scope of [their] employment."
January 15, 2026 at 11:14 PM
MESSAGE FROM A FOLLOWER WITH EXPERTISE IN FEDERAL IMMUNITY (Shared with permission)
"At our firm, we are especially fond of the caveat "outside the course and scope of [their] employment."
"At our firm, we are especially fond of the caveat "outside the course and scope of [their] employment."
I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE MINNESOTA MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE
I have spoken with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office, and they have confirmed to me that they *do* have Renee Good's body. (I also know the name of the examiner assigned to the case, but I am not sharing that.)
I have spoken with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office, and they have confirmed to me that they *do* have Renee Good's body. (I also know the name of the examiner assigned to the case, but I am not sharing that.)
January 15, 2026 at 10:58 PM
I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THE MINNESOTA MEDICAL EXAMINER'S OFFICE
I have spoken with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office, and they have confirmed to me that they *do* have Renee Good's body. (I also know the name of the examiner assigned to the case, but I am not sharing that.)
I have spoken with the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's office, and they have confirmed to me that they *do* have Renee Good's body. (I also know the name of the examiner assigned to the case, but I am not sharing that.)
ABOUT FEDERAL IMMUNITY
There have been a lot of questions, and a lot of misinformation, about Federal immunity when it comes to Federal agents, and even to Trump himself. So here's the deal:
There have been a lot of questions, and a lot of misinformation, about Federal immunity when it comes to Federal agents, and even to Trump himself. So here's the deal:
January 15, 2026 at 4:37 PM
ABOUT FEDERAL IMMUNITY
There have been a lot of questions, and a lot of misinformation, about Federal immunity when it comes to Federal agents, and even to Trump himself. So here's the deal:
There have been a lot of questions, and a lot of misinformation, about Federal immunity when it comes to Federal agents, and even to Trump himself. So here's the deal:
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talks about who has Renee Nicole Good's body, the autopsy and more. I dug this up for you, feel free to share.
January 15, 2026 at 4:13 AM
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison talks about who has Renee Nicole Good's body, the autopsy and more. I dug this up for you, feel free to share.
I am honored that this former homicide detective, who retired as a lieutenant after 20 years on the force, has come to me and trusted me to get their message out. I have confirmed this source's background, and have agreed to protect their name. Here is the message that they want to get out to you:
January 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM
I am honored that this former homicide detective, who retired as a lieutenant after 20 years on the force, has come to me and trusted me to get their message out. I have confirmed this source's background, and have agreed to protect their name. Here is the message that they want to get out to you:
YES!!! FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING!
Just now the Federal District Court for the Central District of California UPHELD California's redistricting this year in response to the Texas redistricting.
Just now the Federal District Court for the Central District of California UPHELD California's redistricting this year in response to the Texas redistricting.
January 15, 2026 at 12:52 AM
YES!!! FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING!
Just now the Federal District Court for the Central District of California UPHELD California's redistricting this year in response to the Texas redistricting.
Just now the Federal District Court for the Central District of California UPHELD California's redistricting this year in response to the Texas redistricting.
YES!! TRUMP CONCEDES, WITHDRAWS AND *DEMOBILIZES* NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FROM OREGON, LA, AND CHICAGO!
What you're looking at here in the screenshot is the 'minute order' on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals docket of the case of Oregon v. Trump.
What you're looking at here in the screenshot is the 'minute order' on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals docket of the case of Oregon v. Trump.
January 14, 2026 at 8:32 PM
YES!! TRUMP CONCEDES, WITHDRAWS AND *DEMOBILIZES* NATIONAL GUARD TROOPS FROM OREGON, LA, AND CHICAGO!
What you're looking at here in the screenshot is the 'minute order' on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals docket of the case of Oregon v. Trump.
What you're looking at here in the screenshot is the 'minute order' on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals docket of the case of Oregon v. Trump.
I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH THE HENNEPIN COUNTY (MINNESOTA) ATTORNEYS OFFICE ABOUT THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO JONATHAN ROSS AND HIS KILLING OF RENEE GOOD
They *are* actively investigating (which means they are looking to bring charges *if* they can get enough evidence to charge him)...
They *are* actively investigating (which means they are looking to bring charges *if* they can get enough evidence to charge him)...
January 14, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I JUST GOT OFF THE PHONE WITH THE HENNEPIN COUNTY (MINNESOTA) ATTORNEYS OFFICE ABOUT THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO JONATHAN ROSS AND HIS KILLING OF RENEE GOOD
They *are* actively investigating (which means they are looking to bring charges *if* they can get enough evidence to charge him)...
They *are* actively investigating (which means they are looking to bring charges *if* they can get enough evidence to charge him)...
And yet he left the scene. On the other hand if he left the scene and went straight to the hospital there are medical records, and in this case I believe they can be subpoenaed to determine his state of mind immediately after the shooting.
January 14, 2026 at 4:29 PM
And yet he left the scene. On the other hand if he left the scene and went straight to the hospital there are medical records, and in this case I believe they can be subpoenaed to determine his state of mind immediately after the shooting.
HERE IS THE RECORDING TODAY OF MY APPEARANCE ON 'THE DAILY WHATEVER SHOW'
But man did I have a tough act to follow, wow, the incredible, brave, and articulate, Bree Fram! I say "tough act to follow", but really, she is a colleague in arms.
But man did I have a tough act to follow, wow, the incredible, brave, and articulate, Bree Fram! I say "tough act to follow", but really, she is a colleague in arms.
January 14, 2026 at 2:28 AM
HERE IS THE RECORDING TODAY OF MY APPEARANCE ON 'THE DAILY WHATEVER SHOW'
But man did I have a tough act to follow, wow, the incredible, brave, and articulate, Bree Fram! I say "tough act to follow", but really, she is a colleague in arms.
But man did I have a tough act to follow, wow, the incredible, brave, and articulate, Bree Fram! I say "tough act to follow", but really, she is a colleague in arms.
YES!! COURT SPANKS ADMINISTRATION AND STANDS THEM IN A CORNER OVER ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH ELECTIONS
I keep telling you that he can't interfere with elections. Some of you seem not to believe me, so maybe you will believe a Federal court (actually a *second* Federal court).
I keep telling you that he can't interfere with elections. Some of you seem not to believe me, so maybe you will believe a Federal court (actually a *second* Federal court).
January 14, 2026 at 1:56 AM
YES!! COURT SPANKS ADMINISTRATION AND STANDS THEM IN A CORNER OVER ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH ELECTIONS
I keep telling you that he can't interfere with elections. Some of you seem not to believe me, so maybe you will believe a Federal court (actually a *second* Federal court).
I keep telling you that he can't interfere with elections. Some of you seem not to believe me, so maybe you will believe a Federal court (actually a *second* Federal court).
YES!! DOUBLE BARRELS: ILLINOIS FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST NOEM, BOVINO, DHS, CBP, et al
You already know that Minnesota filed their lawsuit against the administration yesterday. What you may not know is that Illinois *also* filed a lawsuit yesterday, in fact a hard-hitting, 103-page complaint.
You already know that Minnesota filed their lawsuit against the administration yesterday. What you may not know is that Illinois *also* filed a lawsuit yesterday, in fact a hard-hitting, 103-page complaint.
January 13, 2026 at 8:29 PM
YES!! DOUBLE BARRELS: ILLINOIS FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST NOEM, BOVINO, DHS, CBP, et al
You already know that Minnesota filed their lawsuit against the administration yesterday. What you may not know is that Illinois *also* filed a lawsuit yesterday, in fact a hard-hitting, 103-page complaint.
You already know that Minnesota filed their lawsuit against the administration yesterday. What you may not know is that Illinois *also* filed a lawsuit yesterday, in fact a hard-hitting, 103-page complaint.
WOOT!! I'M GUESTING TOMORROW ON 'THE DAILY WHATEVER SHOW'!!
Honored that they invited me! We’ll be talking about, among other things, what’s going on in Minnesota and the lawsuit that Minnesota just filed against ICE!
Honored that they invited me! We’ll be talking about, among other things, what’s going on in Minnesota and the lawsuit that Minnesota just filed against ICE!
January 13, 2026 at 4:09 AM
WOOT!! I'M GUESTING TOMORROW ON 'THE DAILY WHATEVER SHOW'!!
Honored that they invited me! We’ll be talking about, among other things, what’s going on in Minnesota and the lawsuit that Minnesota just filed against ICE!
Honored that they invited me! We’ll be talking about, among other things, what’s going on in Minnesota and the lawsuit that Minnesota just filed against ICE!
HERE IS THE VIDEO OF PETE HEGSETH IN 2016 EXPLAINING, APPROVINGLY, WHY THE MILITARY DOESN'T FOLLOW UNLAWFUL ORDERS
This is the clip where Hegseth explains why the military doesn't (and shouldn't) follow unlawful orders.
This is the clip where Hegseth explains why the military doesn't (and shouldn't) follow unlawful orders.
January 13, 2026 at 1:25 AM
HERE IS THE VIDEO OF PETE HEGSETH IN 2016 EXPLAINING, APPROVINGLY, WHY THE MILITARY DOESN'T FOLLOW UNLAWFUL ORDERS
This is the clip where Hegseth explains why the military doesn't (and shouldn't) follow unlawful orders.
This is the clip where Hegseth explains why the military doesn't (and shouldn't) follow unlawful orders.
YES!!!! BREAKING!! MINNESOTA SUES NOEM OVER WHAT ICE IS DOING IN MINNEAPOLIS!!!
THIS JUST IN! Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have JUST filed a lawsuit against Noem, Bovino, and others over what's been going on with ICE, including, but not limited to, what happened with Renee Nicole Good.
THIS JUST IN! Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have JUST filed a lawsuit against Noem, Bovino, and others over what's been going on with ICE, including, but not limited to, what happened with Renee Nicole Good.
January 12, 2026 at 10:17 PM
YES!!!! BREAKING!! MINNESOTA SUES NOEM OVER WHAT ICE IS DOING IN MINNEAPOLIS!!!
THIS JUST IN! Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have JUST filed a lawsuit against Noem, Bovino, and others over what's been going on with ICE, including, but not limited to, what happened with Renee Nicole Good.
THIS JUST IN! Minnesota, Minneapolis, and St. Paul have JUST filed a lawsuit against Noem, Bovino, and others over what's been going on with ICE, including, but not limited to, what happened with Renee Nicole Good.
MARK KELLY *JUST* SUED PETE HEGSETH
Mark Kelly just sued Pete Hegseth for, among other things, violation of the First Amendment, for violation of the Speech and Debate clause, and for generally being a dick. (Ok, that last one isn't a real legal cause of action, but perhaps it should be.)
Mark Kelly just sued Pete Hegseth for, among other things, violation of the First Amendment, for violation of the Speech and Debate clause, and for generally being a dick. (Ok, that last one isn't a real legal cause of action, but perhaps it should be.)
January 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM
MARK KELLY *JUST* SUED PETE HEGSETH
Mark Kelly just sued Pete Hegseth for, among other things, violation of the First Amendment, for violation of the Speech and Debate clause, and for generally being a dick. (Ok, that last one isn't a real legal cause of action, but perhaps it should be.)
Mark Kelly just sued Pete Hegseth for, among other things, violation of the First Amendment, for violation of the Speech and Debate clause, and for generally being a dick. (Ok, that last one isn't a real legal cause of action, but perhaps it should be.)
SENATORS DEFY TRUMP: VOTE TO HANG PLAQUE HONORING THE REAL JAN 6 HEROES
In the wake of Trump whitewashing (hooboy does that term apply here!) and rewrite the history of what happened on January 6, 2021, including putting up a page on the official White House website filled with nauseating lies...
In the wake of Trump whitewashing (hooboy does that term apply here!) and rewrite the history of what happened on January 6, 2021, including putting up a page on the official White House website filled with nauseating lies...
January 10, 2026 at 7:33 PM
SENATORS DEFY TRUMP: VOTE TO HANG PLAQUE HONORING THE REAL JAN 6 HEROES
In the wake of Trump whitewashing (hooboy does that term apply here!) and rewrite the history of what happened on January 6, 2021, including putting up a page on the official White House website filled with nauseating lies...
In the wake of Trump whitewashing (hooboy does that term apply here!) and rewrite the history of what happened on January 6, 2021, including putting up a page on the official White House website filled with nauseating lies...
WEEKLY GOOD NEWS ROUNDUP FROM THE FRONT - 1/10/26
Welcome to the first weekly good news roundup of the year (and lord knows we need it)! (This is a very long update, so there's a link to read it for free on my Substack.)
Welcome to the first weekly good news roundup of the year (and lord knows we need it)! (This is a very long update, so there's a link to read it for free on my Substack.)
January 10, 2026 at 6:23 PM
WEEKLY GOOD NEWS ROUNDUP FROM THE FRONT - 1/10/26
Welcome to the first weekly good news roundup of the year (and lord knows we need it)! (This is a very long update, so there's a link to read it for free on my Substack.)
Welcome to the first weekly good news roundup of the year (and lord knows we need it)! (This is a very long update, so there's a link to read it for free on my Substack.)
YES!!! COURT ISSUES TRO TO STOP TRUMP FROM WITHHOLDING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES, CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FUNDS!
This is going to be short because, well, dammit, it's Friday night.
This is going to be short because, well, dammit, it's Friday night.
January 10, 2026 at 1:12 AM
YES!!! COURT ISSUES TRO TO STOP TRUMP FROM WITHHOLDING TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES, CHILD CARE DEVELOPMENT, AND SOCIAL SERVICES BLOCK GRANT FUNDS!
This is going to be short because, well, dammit, it's Friday night.
This is going to be short because, well, dammit, it's Friday night.
IT IS NOT TRUE THAT DHS HAD THE LAKEVILLE HAMPTON INN'S SIGN REMOVED! HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY BELIEVE THAT? HERE'S WHAT IS TRUE:
What is true is that Nick Sortor pretended to be with DHS, went into the Lakeville, Minnesota Hampton Inn by Hilton, and tried to book a room.
What is true is that Nick Sortor pretended to be with DHS, went into the Lakeville, Minnesota Hampton Inn by Hilton, and tried to book a room.
January 10, 2026 at 12:49 AM
IT IS NOT TRUE THAT DHS HAD THE LAKEVILLE HAMPTON INN'S SIGN REMOVED! HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY BELIEVE THAT? HERE'S WHAT IS TRUE:
What is true is that Nick Sortor pretended to be with DHS, went into the Lakeville, Minnesota Hampton Inn by Hilton, and tried to book a room.
What is true is that Nick Sortor pretended to be with DHS, went into the Lakeville, Minnesota Hampton Inn by Hilton, and tried to book a room.
MARK EPSTEIN: "TRUMP AND JEFFREY WERE VERY CLOSE" VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPTIn doing some research into Mark Epstein's (Jeffrey Epstein's brother) 2019 deposition, I unearthed two video news interviews with Mark Epstein, one in which he talks about how close Jeffrey and Trump were...
January 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
MARK EPSTEIN: "TRUMP AND JEFFREY WERE VERY CLOSE" VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPTIn doing some research into Mark Epstein's (Jeffrey Epstein's brother) 2019 deposition, I unearthed two video news interviews with Mark Epstein, one in which he talks about how close Jeffrey and Trump were...
I HAVE NOW CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS TRUE AND THAT TRUMP REALLY SAID THIS
It was during a private Republican retreat at the Kennedy Center.
It was during a private Republican retreat at the Kennedy Center.
January 8, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I HAVE NOW CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS TRUE AND THAT TRUMP REALLY SAID THIS
It was during a private Republican retreat at the Kennedy Center.
It was during a private Republican retreat at the Kennedy Center.