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Worth pointing out that DOGE killed 18F, which had served as partner to lawmakers, judicial branch staff & advocates in the push to improve access to federal court filings & (finally) make PACER free.
On DOGE’s watch, federal spending did not go down at all. It went up. But is still led to cuts that closed offices, canceled programs and deprived people of food, medicine and other aid.
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How Did DOGE Disrupt So Much While Saving So Little?
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December 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Worth pointing out that DOGE killed 18F, which had served as partner to lawmakers, judicial branch staff & advocates in the push to improve access to federal court filings & (finally) make PACER free.
Alito's starting to get it: "If Congress wanted to say, ‘you know what? We're not going to give you 1 penny.’ They can turn off the lights [&] the heat...so the 9 of us would be here by ourselves, in the dark, in the cold, w/ nobody to help us, w/o the Internet..." www.corriere.it/esteri/25_di...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Alito's starting to get it: "If Congress wanted to say, ‘you know what? We're not going to give you 1 penny.’ They can turn off the lights [&] the heat...so the 9 of us would be here by ourselves, in the dark, in the cold, w/ nobody to help us, w/o the Internet..." www.corriere.it/esteri/25_di...
For the 1st appearance of a (possible) farewell tour, Justice Alito, fond of his roots, sits down with an Italian newspaper www.corriere.it/esteri/25_di....
Though he doesn't use the exact phrase, he refers to same-sex marriage & right to contraception as reliance interests, which appears to be new
Though he doesn't use the exact phrase, he refers to same-sex marriage & right to contraception as reliance interests, which appears to be new
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December 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
For the 1st appearance of a (possible) farewell tour, Justice Alito, fond of his roots, sits down with an Italian newspaper www.corriere.it/esteri/25_di....
Though he doesn't use the exact phrase, he refers to same-sex marriage & right to contraception as reliance interests, which appears to be new
Though he doesn't use the exact phrase, he refers to same-sex marriage & right to contraception as reliance interests, which appears to be new
The judiciary's motion to dismiss America First Legal's FOIA case against the Judicial Conf. is GRANTED.
Our take: yes, parts of the judiciary should absolutely be subject to FOIA.
But this suit isn't the way to do it & Judge McFadden thankfully agreed: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Our take: yes, parts of the judiciary should absolutely be subject to FOIA.
But this suit isn't the way to do it & Judge McFadden thankfully agreed: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
#27 in AMERICA FIRST LEGAL FOUNDATION v. ROBERTS (D.D.C., 1:25-cv-01232) – CourtListener.com
MEMORANDUM OPINION granting 14 Motion to Dismiss See attached Opinion for details. Signed by Judge Trevor N. McFadden on 12/18/2025. (lctnm1). Modified year on 12/18/2025 (hmc). (Entered: 12/18/2025)
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December 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The judiciary's motion to dismiss America First Legal's FOIA case against the Judicial Conf. is GRANTED.
Our take: yes, parts of the judiciary should absolutely be subject to FOIA.
But this suit isn't the way to do it & Judge McFadden thankfully agreed: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
Our take: yes, parts of the judiciary should absolutely be subject to FOIA.
But this suit isn't the way to do it & Judge McFadden thankfully agreed: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Everyone should watch this video. Everyone.
Judge Salas is a person of extraordinary bravery, at a moment in our nation’s history when bravery is vital.
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Judge Salas is a person of extraordinary bravery, at a moment in our nation’s history when bravery is vital.
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Opinion | The Judges Being Pizza Doxxed in My Dead Son’s Name
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December 18, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Everyone should watch this video. Everyone.
Judge Salas is a person of extraordinary bravery, at a moment in our nation’s history when bravery is vital.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/o...
Judge Salas is a person of extraordinary bravery, at a moment in our nation’s history when bravery is vital.
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Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Melissa Hortman Died in a Shocking Act of Political Violence. This Is the Story of Her Life
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
The Minnesota Speaker’s closest friends and family open up for the first time.
Read @stephenrodrick.bsky.social's exclusive: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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That entire exchange was astonishing! Here's what I just published about this morning's hearing. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/judicial-n...
Judicial Nominee Tells Republican Senator: “I Believe Every Word of the Bible”
It was a jaw-dropping exchange. And: Every nominee refused to say who won the 2020 election or comment on January 6.
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December 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
That entire exchange was astonishing! Here's what I just published about this morning's hearing. nominationnotes.substack.com/p/judicial-n...
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NEW: Pardoned January 6 rioters have been advising Justice Department officials how to pursue – and perhaps prosecute – the very prosecutors who helped put them behind bars.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NEW: Pardoned January 6 rioters have been advising Justice Department officials how to pursue – and perhaps prosecute – the very prosecutors who helped put them behind bars.
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LOL, you'd think they'd try harder to mask what they're doing, but then again, who's going to stop them?
JUST IN: DC Circuit asks for briefs on whether Boasberg has authority to investigate indirect contempt of court (outside judge's presence) or is just supposed to refer it for prosecution if he suspects it. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... Earlier: www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
Per Curiam Order Filed (Special Panel) – #01208805476 in In re: Donald Trump (D.C. Cir., 25-5452) – CourtListener.com
PER CURIAM ORDER [2150449] filed ORDERED, on the court’s own motion, that respondents file a response to the petition for a writ of mandamus [2150153-2] by December 29, 2025. Petitioners shall file a ...
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December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
LOL, you'd think they'd try harder to mask what they're doing, but then again, who's going to stop them?
Complaint, singular. And we filed it bc our job is holding federal judges to account: fixthecourt.com/2025/12/bove....
December 15, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Complaint, singular. And we filed it bc our job is holding federal judges to account: fixthecourt.com/2025/12/bove....
Take a moment (or a 1/2 moment at 2x) to watch @gaberoth.bsky.social & @klasfeldreports.com talk about the ethics complaint we filed against Judge Bove earlier this week: youtu.be/JL8uVwsuCAA?...
Trump Loyalist HIT with ETHICS COMPLAINT for Misconduct
YouTube video by Legal AF
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December 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Take a moment (or a 1/2 moment at 2x) to watch @gaberoth.bsky.social & @klasfeldreports.com talk about the ethics complaint we filed against Judge Bove earlier this week: youtu.be/JL8uVwsuCAA?...
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My latest story features a great conversation with Gabe Roth of @fixthecourt.com where we analyze Emil Bove's long game 👀
December 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
My latest story features a great conversation with Gabe Roth of @fixthecourt.com where we analyze Emil Bove's long game 👀
ICYMI — here’s the complaint we filed yesterday against Judge Emile Bove for attending a Trump rally: fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u....
“Judges should refrain from political activity” is literally in the code of conduct, & his attendance violated that proscription, so there should be consequences.
“Judges should refrain from political activity” is literally in the code of conduct, & his attendance violated that proscription, so there should be consequences.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:42 PM
ICYMI — here’s the complaint we filed yesterday against Judge Emile Bove for attending a Trump rally: fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u....
“Judges should refrain from political activity” is literally in the code of conduct, & his attendance violated that proscription, so there should be consequences.
“Judges should refrain from political activity” is literally in the code of conduct, & his attendance violated that proscription, so there should be consequences.
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Fix the Court filed a complaint against Emil Bove following his attendance at Trump's Pennsylvania speech last night.
"There will be questions from reasonable and unbiased
observers as to whether Judge Bove’s attendance imperils his impartiality"
"There will be questions from reasonable and unbiased
observers as to whether Judge Bove’s attendance imperils his impartiality"
December 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Fix the Court filed a complaint against Emil Bove following his attendance at Trump's Pennsylvania speech last night.
"There will be questions from reasonable and unbiased
observers as to whether Judge Bove’s attendance imperils his impartiality"
"There will be questions from reasonable and unbiased
observers as to whether Judge Bove’s attendance imperils his impartiality"
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Judiciary watchdog group Fix the Court has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Emil Bove over his attendance at the Trump event last night.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Judiciary watchdog group Fix the Court has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against Judge Emil Bove over his attendance at the Trump event last night.
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FTC's Gabe Roth has filed a complaint against CA3 Judge Emil Bove for attending last night's Trump rally in Pa., since refraining from political activity — & from the start, this was clearly a political rally — is a foundational part of judges' Code of Conduct: fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u....
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December 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
FTC's Gabe Roth has filed a complaint against CA3 Judge Emil Bove for attending last night's Trump rally in Pa., since refraining from political activity — & from the start, this was clearly a political rally — is a foundational part of judges' Code of Conduct: fixthecourt.com/wp-content/u....
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NEW: @fixthecourt.com filed a complaint against Bove for the appearance at the rally
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December 10, 2025 at 5:54 PM
NEW: @fixthecourt.com filed a complaint against Bove for the appearance at the rally
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Some law prof on law prof violence here
Opinion | Looks Like the Supreme Court Will Continue to Overturn the 20th Century
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December 9, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Some law prof on law prof violence here
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December 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On my birthday today, please consider subscribing to Nomination Notes, where I cover issues related to federal judicial nominations & judicial diversity — sharing perspectives and asking questions that aren’t being raised elsewhere.
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Fix the Court is 1 of the only, if not the only, org. working on:
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Fix the Court is 1 of the only, if not the only, org. working on:
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
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RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
December 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
RFK Jr: "Two weeks ago we ended, under your leadership, a twenty year war on women".
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Three out of five men in this shot have been accused of sexual misconduct, harassment or abusive behaviour towards women. A fourth signed into law a near-total abortion ban in his state as governor.
Fix the Court is 1 of the only, if not the only, org. working on:
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
Donate to Fix the Court | Fix the Court
fixthecourt.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Fix the Court is 1 of the only, if not the only, org. working on:
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
— Free PACER legislation
— A judicial gift ban
— Workplace conduct reform
— Exposing *all* A3 judges' conflicts
— Increasing court security funds
If you appreciate our work, plz consider a Giving Tuesday gift fixthecourt.com/donate.
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State supreme courts have seen minimal improvements in the racial and gender diversity of their jurists, as new justices have been disproportionately white and male, with even less progress made in seating justices with varied professional experiences.
State High Courts See Little Progress In Improving Diversity - Law360 Pulse
State supreme courts have seen minimal improvements in the racial and gender diversity of their jurists, as new justices have been disproportionately white and male, with even less progress made in seating justices with varied professional experiences, according to a recent report.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM
State supreme courts have seen minimal improvements in the racial and gender diversity of their jurists, as new justices have been disproportionately white and male, with even less progress made in seating justices with varied professional experiences.
A Court of International Trade judge files what appears to be an ordinary opinion.
But months later, a government commission comes along & argues that parts of the opinion *should be sealed*.
Say what now?
It's an interesting case study on court transparency: fixthecourt.com/2025/11/a-ju....
But months later, a government commission comes along & argues that parts of the opinion *should be sealed*.
Say what now?
It's an interesting case study on court transparency: fixthecourt.com/2025/11/a-ju....
A Judge Filed an Opinion. A Government Commission Then Argued That Parts of It Should Be Sealed. Say What Now? | Fix the Court
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November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A Court of International Trade judge files what appears to be an ordinary opinion.
But months later, a government commission comes along & argues that parts of the opinion *should be sealed*.
Say what now?
It's an interesting case study on court transparency: fixthecourt.com/2025/11/a-ju....
But months later, a government commission comes along & argues that parts of the opinion *should be sealed*.
Say what now?
It's an interesting case study on court transparency: fixthecourt.com/2025/11/a-ju....
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Meanwhile, Trump worsens the situation with his vitriol. #SCOTUS
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As judges face more threats, only the Supreme Court gets new security funds
There was a spike in threats against the judiciary in the early months of 2025, Marshals Service data shows.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Meanwhile, Trump worsens the situation with his vitriol. #SCOTUS
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