Jim Saranteas
@jimsaranteas.bsky.social
Of the Law / Raleigh, NC / Chair Wake County Democratic Party Impact Circle / Activist / Contributor @ACSLaw.bsky.social / #GoCubsGo / Lover of House Music / wakedems.org/impact-circle
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Trump Attorneys’ Ethics Violations Require State Bar Action | ACS
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Want to thank @acslaw.bsky.social for giving me the space to express the view that “Trump Attorneys’ Ethics Violations Require State Bar Action.” It should never have come to this but in our perilous times, action is needed now. I’m not alone. #RuleOfLaw #ACS #ncpol www.acslaw.org/expertforum/...
Makes you question whether the numbers out of the Trump Administration are even accurate. #Economy #ncpol
“.. The US unemployment rate is now up by 1.2 percentage points from its trough 30 months ago. We have never seen that kind of increase without the economy already being in a recession.”
- Schwab #NFP
- Schwab #NFP
December 16, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is truly sad
My heart is heavy tonight hearing the news about our friend and legend Rob Reiner and his wife. I can’t begin to imagine what their family is going through right now. Rob has brought so much to our culture and our conversations with his work, his voice, his humanity matter, and so much more.
December 15, 2025 at 5:59 AM
This is truly sad
This…
Trump’s prosecutors in Comey case are shockingly bad lawyers. But, of course, it’s hard to find good lawyers willing to pursue baseless cases.
December 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This…
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Apparently, North Carolina is still winning as Republicans continue to fail to fully fund public education under the many years old Leandro case … #NorthCarolina #nclol #ncga
December 13, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Apparently, North Carolina is still winning as Republicans continue to fail to fully fund public education under the many years old Leandro case … #NorthCarolina #nclol #ncga
It’s not a big story because Trump has threatened to withhold money from all types of entities before. It’s normal antisocial conduct yet again striking at the rule of law. State governments need to resist like Indiana did and not capitulate. #RuleOfLaw #ncpol
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It’s not a big story because Trump has threatened to withhold money from all types of entities before. It’s normal antisocial conduct yet again striking at the rule of law. State governments need to resist like Indiana did and not capitulate. #RuleOfLaw #ncpol
Indiana lawmakers stand up for integrity and rule of law. Indiana Republicans tell Trump to butt out of state government. Read how this most important development happened. North Carolina GOP should take note. #ncpol #RuleOfLaw www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
Indiana Lawmakers Reject Trump’s New Political Map
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December 11, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Indiana lawmakers stand up for integrity and rule of law. Indiana Republicans tell Trump to butt out of state government. Read how this most important development happened. North Carolina GOP should take note. #ncpol #RuleOfLaw www.nytimes.com/2025/12/11/u...
This can’t happen. Freedom of the Press would be over. #ncpol
JUST NOW: Trump now openly says he is trying to force CNN into the hands of his allies to stop the network from criticizing him.
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
🇺🇸 Welcome to authoritarianism. ‘1984’ is here. (Imagine Biden saying this about Fox)
December 11, 2025 at 11:36 AM
This can’t happen. Freedom of the Press would be over. #ncpol
Sad. Just sad. What had our country become?
Immigrants ‘plucked out of line’ at citizenship ceremony at Faneuil Hall “the cradle of liberty”.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
If you ever claimed you want immigrants to do it the right way, this should outrage you. On the other hand, If you think this was okay, you need to come to terms with your white nationalist views.
December 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Sad. Just sad. What had our country become?
This is the bottom line. #RuleOfLaw
I didn't vote for Trump either time, not because he ran under the Republican banner, but because I knew what kind of man he was. He's proven me right in so many ways during his second term in office, it's sickening and demoralizing to see what he's done to our once proud nation. 🗽
December 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
This is the bottom line. #RuleOfLaw
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Today we remember the thousands of Americans who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years ago. Nearly half of those lost were aboard the USS Arizona, and I remember what a moving experience it was when Gabby and I visited the memorial. We’ll never forget their sacrifice.
December 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Today we remember the thousands of Americans who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor 84 years ago. Nearly half of those lost were aboard the USS Arizona, and I remember what a moving experience it was when Gabby and I visited the memorial. We’ll never forget their sacrifice.
It would give Americans visual evidence of how the Trump administration is upending the rule of law, ie, a picture says a thousand words. #RukeOfLaw
Himes: "I think it's really important this video by made public ... it's important people see what it looks like when the full force of the US military is turned on two guys who are clinging to a piece of wood and about to go under just so they have a visceral feel for what it is we're doing"
December 8, 2025 at 5:32 AM
It would give Americans visual evidence of how the Trump administration is upending the rule of law, ie, a picture says a thousand words. #RukeOfLaw
Love me some Daylight Saving Time to help with my good mood and tan!
Bill Maher asks “Should we eliminate Daylight Saving Time?” His guest Josh Barro responds.
December 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Love me some Daylight Saving Time to help with my good mood and tan!
Even more evidence that Trump caused the attack on January 6th. It’s undeniable. #January6th #RuleOfLaw www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
Suspected pipe bomber told FBI he backed Trump, believed 2020 election conspiracies
There’s no shortage of questions about Brian Cole Jr. and his actions, but some new details are coming to the fore.
www.ms.now
December 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Even more evidence that Trump caused the attack on January 6th. It’s undeniable. #January6th #RuleOfLaw www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
"I wasn't able to let them know that I was going to get deported. I didn't even know I would be deported until I was on the plane."
December 4, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Hard to believe it was a year ago. Very proud of this. I felt seen and heard. 🙌 #RuleOfLaw #AttorneyEthics #ncpol loyolaphoenix.com/2024/12/loyo...
Loyola Law Alumnus Writes Op-Ed on Legal Ethics and the Rule of Law | The Loyola Phoenix
Jim Saranteas, who graduated from the Loyola School of Law, published the piece for the American Constitution Society's website.
loyolaphoenix.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Hard to believe it was a year ago. Very proud of this. I felt seen and heard. 🙌 #RuleOfLaw #AttorneyEthics #ncpol loyolaphoenix.com/2024/12/loyo...
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Shameful. Hegseth owns this as SecDef.
FOX: “Congressman Jim Himes (D) said they were shown the unedited video of that second strike — he says, 'What I saw in that room is one of the most troubling scenes I've ever seen in my time in public service.’”
December 4, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Truth
An inciteful Q&A from @justsecurity.org on the legality of the boat strikes and why the answer is still “No.” #BoatStrikes #ncpol #Hegseth #RuleOfLaw
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
Expert Q&A on the U.S. Boat Strikes
An expert Q & A on the Trump administration's lethal strikes against suspected drug trafficking boats on the high seas.
www.justsecurity.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
An inciteful Q&A from @justsecurity.org on the legality of the boat strikes and why the answer is still “No.” #BoatStrikes #ncpol #Hegseth #RuleOfLaw
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
www.justsecurity.org/126156/exper...
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🚨 BREAKING: Trump just pardoned Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was charged with foreign-government bribery.
Corruption has no party for Trump. He always takes care of the crooks.
Corruption has no party for Trump. He always takes care of the crooks.
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
🚨 BREAKING: Trump just pardoned Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was charged with foreign-government bribery.
Corruption has no party for Trump. He always takes care of the crooks.
Corruption has no party for Trump. He always takes care of the crooks.
Friendly reminder…
“Your costs are up… tariffs are raising prices…”
December 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Friendly reminder…
The economics here is astounding. Subsidize big companies taking in billions for stockholders or help those in need through a living wage. It’s a rule of law issue because it strikes at the fundamental right to a living wage. Stockholders get it but average Americans don’t. #RuleOfLaw #LivingWage
Walmart and McDonald’s are among the top employers of workers who rely on food stamps.
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
McDonald's CEO raked in $18.2M last year — over 1,000x the company's median employee pay.
Walmart's CEO pocketed $27.4M — 930x the company's median employee pay.
See the problem?
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
The economics here is astounding. Subsidize big companies taking in billions for stockholders or help those in need through a living wage. It’s a rule of law issue because it strikes at the fundamental right to a living wage. Stockholders get it but average Americans don’t. #RuleOfLaw #LivingWage
If this were an attorney who threatened a staffer for the purpose of intimidation, which it appears to be, i.e., “play ball”, it would be deserving of a professional conduct inquiry and likely professional disciplining. This behavior is destructive. #RuleOfLaw
A member of the FBI threatened Thomas Massie's staff with criminal investigations, if he didn't "straighten up and play ball".
December 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
If this were an attorney who threatened a staffer for the purpose of intimidation, which it appears to be, i.e., “play ball”, it would be deserving of a professional conduct inquiry and likely professional disciplining. This behavior is destructive. #RuleOfLaw
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President Biden - never stopped being presidential even after going through cancer treatment, showing great leadership and stamina.
The felon couldn't be bothered being presidential, is destroying our country and pardons criminals like himself.
The felon couldn't be bothered being presidential, is destroying our country and pardons criminals like himself.
November 30, 2025 at 12:29 AM
President Biden - never stopped being presidential even after going through cancer treatment, showing great leadership and stamina.
The felon couldn't be bothered being presidential, is destroying our country and pardons criminals like himself.
The felon couldn't be bothered being presidential, is destroying our country and pardons criminals like himself.
So the question remains will a judge or appeals court judges protect the public as they’re supposed to from bad-doers? It’s the essential problem with fighting off authoritarianism: no one wants to stand up to them who can. #ICE #NorthCarolina
“In nearly all of the examples Judge Ellis cited in her 200-plus page opinion, she says the Department of Homeland Security narrative contradicts the reality of what can be seen on agents' body-worn cameras.”
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
abc7chicago.com/post/ice-chi...
Federal agents engaged in widespread misrepresentations to justify use of force: Judge
The ABC7 I-Team is taking a closer look at a trove of videos ordered released by a federal judge in her explanation of the preliminary injunction she issued earlier this month restricting use of force...
abc7chicago.com
November 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM
So the question remains will a judge or appeals court judges protect the public as they’re supposed to from bad-doers? It’s the essential problem with fighting off authoritarianism: no one wants to stand up to them who can. #ICE #NorthCarolina
