bmaz
@bmaz.bsky.social
Criminal defense, civil rights, and occasionally civil, trial lawyer. Former Emptywheel legal writer, husband, father and generally cranky observateur. Lifetime F1 fan.
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This is the second account - the first being in Chicago - of DHS agents mass detaining people and then *sorting them by race*.
More than 400 people, including hundreds of citizens, were “sorted” at gun point into racial and ethnic groups by 200 ICE agents who fired flash-bang grenades into cars with people inside, pointed guns at children & demanded their zip tied parents not comfort them. apple.news/Ausdx6kWtT0e...
Idaho families sue over immigration raid that swept up hundreds, including U.S. citizens — NBC News
About 400 people, including children and U.S. citizens, were detained for four hours while they were denied food and water in the raid, according to the lawsuit.
apple.news
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 AM
This is the second account - the first being in Chicago - of DHS agents mass detaining people and then *sorting them by race*.
This by @lebassett.bsky.social is excellent www.laura-bassett.com/p/the-most-t...
The most telling moment in the Epstein hearing
With a cross around her neck and a "Mean Girls"-style burn book sitting in front of her, Pam Bondi accidentally gave away the whole game.
www.laura-bassett.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:51 PM
This by @lebassett.bsky.social is excellent www.laura-bassett.com/p/the-most-t...
This by @annabower.bsky.social and @ericcolumbus.bsky.social is excellent. Though, were it me, I'd make the Commerce Clause argument, but would still hang the hat on the 1A argument.
NEW: Don Lemon is set to be arraigned this week on charges tied to a protest at a church.
The case has raised press freedom concerns. But the constitutional provision most likely to derail the indictment isn’t the First Amendment—it’s the Commerce Clause.
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www.lawfaremedia.org/article/minn...
The case has raised press freedom concerns. But the constitutional provision most likely to derail the indictment isn’t the First Amendment—it’s the Commerce Clause.
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www.lawfaremedia.org/article/minn...
Minnesota FACE Off: A Deep Dive Into the St. Paul Church Protest Case
Unpacking the Don Lemon indictment, its factual allegations, the elements the government must prove to convict, and the potential defenses available to the accused.
www.lawfaremedia.org
February 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM
This by @annabower.bsky.social and @ericcolumbus.bsky.social is excellent. Though, were it me, I'd make the Commerce Clause argument, but would still hang the hat on the 1A argument.
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what is with these people and dogs?
February 11, 2026 at 9:07 PM
what is with these people and dogs?
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More than a hundred companies hold spots on WEXMAC TITUS, the $65B Navy contracting vehicle designed for rapid ICE detention expansion. Here’s the list (so far) ⬇️
February 11, 2026 at 8:57 PM
More than a hundred companies hold spots on WEXMAC TITUS, the $65B Navy contracting vehicle designed for rapid ICE detention expansion. Here’s the list (so far) ⬇️
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2/ I can't do justice to Crockett's words by trying to summarize. She's rapid fire fast. So I'll wait for clips.
But oof! She's so good.
But oof! She's so good.
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
2/ I can't do justice to Crockett's words by trying to summarize. She's rapid fire fast. So I'll wait for clips.
But oof! She's so good.
But oof! She's so good.
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Crockett won't ask Bondi questions. Instead she's asking questions of her colleagues to make her point.
She's smart, so smart.
She's smart, so smart.
February 11, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Crockett won't ask Bondi questions. Instead she's asking questions of her colleagues to make her point.
She's smart, so smart.
She's smart, so smart.
Lol, "inherent contempt". Lol.
Inherent Contempt for all these fascists as soon as we take back the House
holy shit -- Bondi's new tactic is refusing to answer Democratic questions, then using time during the next Republican questioner to smear the previous Democratic member and accuse them of being complicit in violence crimes
February 11, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Lol, "inherent contempt". Lol.
Lol:
NEWS: The DOJ lawyer who tried--and failed--to indict 6 Dem lawmakers over military video runs an active dance photography studio & worked for US Atty Pirro decades ago. Both prosecutors on case had no prior federal backgrounds as experts were walled off. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
NEWS: The DOJ lawyer who tried--and failed--to indict 6 Dem lawmakers over military video runs an active dance photography studio & worked for US Atty Pirro decades ago. Both prosecutors on case had no prior federal backgrounds as experts were walled off. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
Pirro Enlists Dance Photographer-Lawyer in Lawmaker Video Case
Washington’s US Attorney Jeanine Pirro tapped a dance photographer who worked for her decades ago as one of the prosecutors who tried—and failed—to convince a grand jury to indict six Democratic lawma...
news.bloomberglaw.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Lol:
NEWS: The DOJ lawyer who tried--and failed--to indict 6 Dem lawmakers over military video runs an active dance photography studio & worked for US Atty Pirro decades ago. Both prosecutors on case had no prior federal backgrounds as experts were walled off. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
NEWS: The DOJ lawyer who tried--and failed--to indict 6 Dem lawmakers over military video runs an active dance photography studio & worked for US Atty Pirro decades ago. Both prosecutors on case had no prior federal backgrounds as experts were walled off. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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“This isn’t the judicial system at work. It’s not supposed to be a president deciding that members of the United States Senate should be hanged, calling for our execution.”
Mark Kelly decries 'authoritarian' Trump attempt to indict Dems for illegal orders video | Arizona Mirror
Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin said during a press conference this won't be the last time Trump seeks to punish them for the video
azmirror.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:39 PM
“This isn’t the judicial system at work. It’s not supposed to be a president deciding that members of the United States Senate should be hanged, calling for our execution.”
This post by @fmrairforcegc.bsky.social is excellent on the insanity of the grand jury refusing to indict Mark Kelly and the others open.substack.com/pub/notesfor...
Revenge of the Ham Sandwich Part II: A Grand Jury Once Again Saves the Day
The Washington Post is reporting that the Department of Justice attempted to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video reminding military service members of their obligation to reject illegal order...
open.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 6:44 PM
This post by @fmrairforcegc.bsky.social is excellent on the insanity of the grand jury refusing to indict Mark Kelly and the others open.substack.com/pub/notesfor...
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Seems the Pentagon is testing anti-drone high-energy lasers near Fort Bliss in El Paso, and didn't feel this was dangerous enough to close airspace over.
The FAA administrator disagreed.
Last week, these lasers successfully protected the American people from a sinister children's party balloon.
The FAA administrator disagreed.
Last week, these lasers successfully protected the American people from a sinister children's party balloon.
Airspace closure followed spat over drone-related tests and party balloon shoot-down, sources say
Pentagon officials had undertaken planning to use military technology near Fort Bliss, in El Paso, to practice downing drones.
www.cbsnews.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Seems the Pentagon is testing anti-drone high-energy lasers near Fort Bliss in El Paso, and didn't feel this was dangerous enough to close airspace over.
The FAA administrator disagreed.
Last week, these lasers successfully protected the American people from a sinister children's party balloon.
The FAA administrator disagreed.
Last week, these lasers successfully protected the American people from a sinister children's party balloon.
Hegseth's DOD is going to cause another major civilian casualty event.
"The airlines were also aware of the apparent impasse between the FAA and Pentagon officials over the issue because the Pentagon has been using Fort Bliss for anti-cartel drone operations without sharing information with the FAA, the sources said"
February 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Hegseth's DOD is going to cause another major civilian casualty event.
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But we're supposed to trust them with age verification?
February 10, 2026 at 9:23 PM
But we're supposed to trust them with age verification?
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Please note that she's READING this. She PREPARED this as a rebuttal for questions about Epstein. She planned this, had someone write it down, and read it.
Bondi crashes out over Epstein: "The Dow is over 50,000 dollars! I don't know why you're laughing. You're a great stock trader as I hear, Raskin. The Dow is over 50,000 right now. The S&P at almost 7,000, and the Nasdaq smashing records. That's what we should be talking about."
February 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Please note that she's READING this. She PREPARED this as a rebuttal for questions about Epstein. She planned this, had someone write it down, and read it.
Between Bondi and DOJ on one side, and noisy idiots like Khanna and Massie on the other, not sure either side is really serving the actual victims of Epstein. It is just a circus at this point.
Jayapal: To the survivors in the room, if you are willing, please stand. And if you are willing, please raise your hands. If you have still not been able to meet with this DOJ. Please note for the record that every single survivor has raised their hand.
February 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Between Bondi and DOJ on one side, and noisy idiots like Khanna and Massie on the other, not sure either side is really serving the actual victims of Epstein. It is just a circus at this point.
Lol. Pam is fun of shit.
Bondi: "The news is reporting that cartel drones are being shot down by our military. That's what we all should care about right now: protecting America."
February 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Lol. Pam is fun of shit.
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Bondi hasn't stopped lying since she swore not to lie.
February 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Bondi hasn't stopped lying since she swore not to lie.
On this day in 1990: Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa after 27 years.
Today, Miller and Trump would not even allow Mandela in the US.
Today, Miller and Trump would not even allow Mandela in the US.
February 11, 2026 at 3:34 PM
On this day in 1990: Nelson Mandela was released from prison in South Africa after 27 years.
Today, Miller and Trump would not even allow Mandela in the US.
Today, Miller and Trump would not even allow Mandela in the US.
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The fuck is the military going to do with coal stockpiles?!
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says reut.rs/46vkQiO
Trump to direct Pentagon to buy coal to revive industry, Bloomberg News says
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to direct the Pentagon to use government funding and Pentagon contracts to sustain U.S. coal-fired power plants, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing a White House official.
reut.rs
February 11, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The fuck is the military going to do with coal stockpiles?!
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great but also what the fuck was that
EL PASO, Texas (AP) — FAA says it has lifted temporary closure of airspace over El Paso, Texas, and all flights to resume.
February 11, 2026 at 2:06 PM
great but also what the fuck was that
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Glad to see Republicans on TV today shrugging their shoulders and having no interest in the matter. They'll gladly talk about Bad Bunny but for them, this isn't an issue.
February 11, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Glad to see Republicans on TV today shrugging their shoulders and having no interest in the matter. They'll gladly talk about Bad Bunny but for them, this isn't an issue.
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the sort of information environment where you wish the FAA was not run by a contestant on the Real World, the Department of Defense by a Fox and Friends drunk, and DHS by Corey Lewandowski
February 11, 2026 at 1:38 PM
the sort of information environment where you wish the FAA was not run by a contestant on the Real World, the Department of Defense by a Fox and Friends drunk, and DHS by Corey Lewandowski
Seriously, WTF?
February 11, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Seriously, WTF?
WTF, is Trump invading Mexico through Juarez or something? www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...
Live Updates: F.A.A. Halts All Flights at El Paso Airport for 10 Days
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 1:29 PM
WTF, is Trump invading Mexico through Juarez or something? www.nytimes.com/live/2026/02...