Dave Aronberg
@davearonberg.bsky.social
Florida LawMan. Legal analyst on cable and YouTube's Legal AF. Former State Attorney and State Senator. Get exclusive content on my Substack: https://davearonberg.substack.com
No, the Biden Administration didn’t lock up peaceful protesters outside abortion clinics. There was a lot more to it.
MTG is Wrong about Don Lemon and the FACE Act
Separating political theater from the actual rule of law
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February 4, 2026 at 6:42 PM
No, the Biden Administration didn’t lock up peaceful protesters outside abortion clinics. There was a lot more to it.
It's not your father's "Democratic conspiracy" or "Democratic hoax" anymore. My interview on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social:
The Epstein Files: A Masterclass in Projection
Why the "Democratic conspiracy" narrative is crumbling under the weight of 3 million new pages
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February 3, 2026 at 10:46 PM
It's not your father's "Democratic conspiracy" or "Democratic hoax" anymore. My interview on @morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social:
Judge Schiltz's threat of contempt against ICE gets the Trump administration to back down.
ICE Blinks First: The Conservative Judge Who Stared Down the Trump Administration
After a federal judge threatens contempt, ICE gives in
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January 29, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Judge Schiltz's threat of contempt against ICE gets the Trump administration to back down.
Here’s the expected “mistake of fact” defense for the agents who shot Alex Pretti, and why they can still be convicted anyway.
Even a Mistake Can Be a Crime
Why an "honest mistake" isn't always a legal defense in officer-involved shootings
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January 27, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Here’s the expected “mistake of fact” defense for the agents who shot Alex Pretti, and why they can still be convicted anyway.
Here’s the roadmap for prosecutors in Minneapolis, from former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner and me: @glennkirschner.bsky.social
How the State of Minnesota Can Prosecute Jonathan Ross for the Fatal Shooting of Renee Good
A vibrant discussion between former federal and state prosecutors
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January 24, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Here’s the roadmap for prosecutors in Minneapolis, from former federal prosecutor Glenn Kirschner and me: @glennkirschner.bsky.social
That pesky First Amendment!
The First Amendment Firewall -- Why Judges will Quickly Reject Any Attempt to Prosecute Walz and Frey
Understanding the high bar for obstruction and why recent rhetoric doesn't meet it
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January 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
That pesky First Amendment!
Did the ICE agent have the authority to conduct a traffic stop, or to order Renee Good out of her car? A legal dive:
ICE’s Authority in Local Policing: A Legal Analysis
Unpacking the legal authority of ICE agents in local traffic matters.
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January 16, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Did the ICE agent have the authority to conduct a traffic stop, or to order Renee Good out of her car? A legal dive:
The Trump Administration can conceal the evidence, but they won’t be able to stop Minnesota’s investigation.
Minnesota vs. U.S: The Battle Over the Renee Good Case
Perspective from a former state prosecutor who has been there
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January 13, 2026 at 1:04 AM
The Trump Administration can conceal the evidence, but they won’t be able to stop Minnesota’s investigation.
Here's how Trump's pardon of the former Honduran president can come back to hurt the Maduro prosecution.
Trump’s Honduras Pardon: A Legal Benefit for Maduro?
Why pardoning one narco-trafficker while arresting another might backfire in a U.S. courtroom.
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January 6, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Here's how Trump's pardon of the former Honduran president can come back to hurt the Maduro prosecution.
Hello, fellow Floridian!
January 5, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Hello, fellow Floridian!
The link between Venezuela and Cuba:
Regime Change in Cuba: The Underreported Motivation Behind Maduro's Removal
Why the prosecution and removal of Nicolás Maduro are as much about Havana as it is about Caracas
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January 5, 2026 at 2:04 AM
The link between Venezuela and Cuba:
You don’t tug on Superman’s cape…
Be Careful What You Wish For
Republicans are already realizing why Jack Smith shouldn't be messed with
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January 2, 2026 at 8:54 PM
You don’t tug on Superman’s cape…
Happy New Year from @glennkirschner.bsky.social and me! 🎊🎉 (And Go Canes! 🙌🏻)
Happy New Year! Judge Aileen Cannon is baaaack!
My discussion with Glenn Kirschner
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January 1, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Happy New Year from @glennkirschner.bsky.social and me! 🎊🎉 (And Go Canes! 🙌🏻)
The Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Transcripts, Part 3 of 3:
Secret No More: The Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Transcripts
Part 3 of 3
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December 30, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Transcripts, Part 3 of 3:
The Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts, part two.
Inside the Secret Proceedings: Maxwell Grand Jury Review (Part 2)
Analyzing the newly unsealed transcripts of the investigation into Ghislaine Maxwell
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December 29, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts, part two.
It should ensure that she remains in prison the end of her sentence.
December 26, 2025 at 11:39 PM
It should ensure that she remains in prison the end of her sentence.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s rehabilitation tour just hit a dead end.
The Biggest Loser in the Epstein File Releases
New Evidence Exposes the Devil's Accomplice
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December 26, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Ghislaine Maxwell’s rehabilitation tour just hit a dead end.
In drafting the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Congress failed to include an enforcement mechanism. Don’t expect its dormant “inherent contempt” power to make up for that.
Don't Count on "Inherent Contempt"
Congress Wants to Sanction DOJ Officials Over the Epstein Files; It Won't Be Easy
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December 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
In drafting the Epstein Files Transparency Act, Congress failed to include an enforcement mechanism. Don’t expect its dormant “inherent contempt” power to make up for that.
She pushed her lawyers aside and filed this Habeas petition herself. It won’t work.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s Last Stand: The Habeas Hail Mary
She pushed her lawyers aside to do it herself. It won't work.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
She pushed her lawyers aside and filed this Habeas petition herself. It won’t work.
Yes. I was a State Senator back then. I became State Attorney about 5 years after it all ended.
December 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Yes. I was a State Senator back then. I became State Attorney about 5 years after it all ended.
When it comes to Epstein, no amount of spin or talking points will quell the demand for the release of the files.
The GOP’s Secret Talking Points on the Epstein Files
A leaked memo instructs Republicans to use psychological manipulation to shield Trump
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December 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
When it comes to Epstein, no amount of spin or talking points will quell the demand for the release of the files.
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Trump and Stephen Miller’s deportation push is rattling communities nationwide, including Trump strongholds. Even Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s family has been affected. Former State Attorney Dave Aronberg unpacks the fallout and MAGA infighting. @davearonberg.bsky.social
Trump & Miller Deportations TURN on MAGA From the Inside
YouTube video by Legal AF
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December 16, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trump and Stephen Miller’s deportation push is rattling communities nationwide, including Trump strongholds. Even Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s family has been affected. Former State Attorney Dave Aronberg unpacks the fallout and MAGA infighting. @davearonberg.bsky.social
Turns out, “manscaping” was on the to-do list for Luigi Mangione:
Fake IDs, a Manifesto, and a Gun in Wet Underwear
The Luigi Mangione hearing continues. Will key evidence be suppressed?
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December 16, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Turns out, “manscaping” was on the to-do list for Luigi Mangione:
The Epstein files are supposed to be released by Friday, buuuuuuut….
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social
Don’t Hold Your Breath for Friday
The drip, drip of Epstein photos and emails is hurting Trump -- but don't expect much by Friday’s deadline
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December 15, 2025 at 10:06 PM
The Epstein files are supposed to be released by Friday, buuuuuuut….
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social
@morningjoe-msnow.bsky.social