Liz Sepper
@lsepper.bsky.social
Law Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Fan of health law, religious liberty, and reproductive rights
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Immigrant families protest inside Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota www.texastribune.org/2026/01/24/i...
Detained immigrant families protest inside Texas facility
Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were detained in Minnesota in an incident that’s further inflamed tensions over the Trump administration’s hardline immigration enforcement.
www.texastribune.org
January 25, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Immigrant families protest inside Texas facility housing 5-year-old boy, father detained in Minnesota www.texastribune.org/2026/01/24/i...
Conversations w middle schoolers:
Who plays Indiana Jones?
Harrison Ford
Wait, what, and he was the president?
That's Gerald Ford.
Are you sure? Ok, i guess that makes sense
Who plays Indiana Jones?
Harrison Ford
Wait, what, and he was the president?
That's Gerald Ford.
Are you sure? Ok, i guess that makes sense
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 AM
Conversations w middle schoolers:
Who plays Indiana Jones?
Harrison Ford
Wait, what, and he was the president?
That's Gerald Ford.
Are you sure? Ok, i guess that makes sense
Who plays Indiana Jones?
Harrison Ford
Wait, what, and he was the president?
That's Gerald Ford.
Are you sure? Ok, i guess that makes sense
There is plenty of protest music that is neither white nor Boomer coded, but folks probably don't know the words. The way forward is sometimes--as Minnesota shows--backward and Christian (non-Catholic) heavy. I'd suggest Jean Battiste's Freedom, Tracy Chapman's Revolution, Janelle Monae's Americans
January 24, 2026 at 12:23 AM
There is plenty of protest music that is neither white nor Boomer coded, but folks probably don't know the words. The way forward is sometimes--as Minnesota shows--backward and Christian (non-Catholic) heavy. I'd suggest Jean Battiste's Freedom, Tracy Chapman's Revolution, Janelle Monae's Americans
I cannot stop crying at these videos of Minnesotans singing together. It is the least cool thing I have ever seen. And yet so inspiring. So here I am, tears on the keyboard
January 23, 2026 at 11:11 PM
I cannot stop crying at these videos of Minnesotans singing together. It is the least cool thing I have ever seen. And yet so inspiring. So here I am, tears on the keyboard
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Today, @jocelynsimonson.bsky.social and @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social challenge the idea that law review articles should conclude with a set of actionable prescriptions.
This convention, they argue, constrains ambition, sidelines critique, and conflates near-term feasibility with rigor.
This convention, they argue, constrains ambition, sidelines critique, and conflates near-term feasibility with rigor.
Beyond Feasibility in Legal Scholarship
Law review articles are expected to conclude with a short section, often “Part IV,” that translates analysis into actionable prescriptions. Though well-intentioned, this convention constrains ambition...
lpeproject.org
January 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Today, @jocelynsimonson.bsky.social and @ksabeelrahman.bsky.social challenge the idea that law review articles should conclude with a set of actionable prescriptions.
This convention, they argue, constrains ambition, sidelines critique, and conflates near-term feasibility with rigor.
This convention, they argue, constrains ambition, sidelines critique, and conflates near-term feasibility with rigor.
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This is a more accurate metric of impending bad weather than the Waffle House Index
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was spotted earlier today, January 20, 2026, on a plane heading to Laguna Beach as the state of Texas braces for a rare ice threat and arctic cold front.
January 21, 2026 at 11:13 AM
This is a more accurate metric of impending bad weather than the Waffle House Index
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Cardinal Cupich of Chicago: “We renounce war as an instrument for narrow national interests and proclaim that military action must be seen only as a last resort in extreme situations, not a normal instrument of national policy”
US bishops break further with Trump, this time on foreign policy
U.S. bishops are offering warnings against the Trump administration's recent foreign policy actions and threats, including a rare joint statement from three senior church leaders.
www.ncronline.org
January 20, 2026 at 5:10 AM
Cardinal Cupich of Chicago: “We renounce war as an instrument for narrow national interests and proclaim that military action must be seen only as a last resort in extreme situations, not a normal instrument of national policy”
I don't care at all about this football. But I am happy for all of you. Or sad that happened to you.
But still glad that we are a site for joy as well as rage
But still glad that we are a site for joy as well as rage
January 20, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I don't care at all about this football. But I am happy for all of you. Or sad that happened to you.
But still glad that we are a site for joy as well as rage
But still glad that we are a site for joy as well as rage
"ICE Watch works because it surrounds men seeking approval with people loudly expressing their disapproval. And the noise has the added benefit of drawing large crowds of bystanders who can quickly outnumber the ICE agents"
January 17, 2026 at 5:14 AM
"ICE Watch works because it surrounds men seeking approval with people loudly expressing their disapproval. And the noise has the added benefit of drawing large crowds of bystanders who can quickly outnumber the ICE agents"
9 yr old got sent to the principal's office today "for being too good at football"
January 17, 2026 at 3:59 AM
9 yr old got sent to the principal's office today "for being too good at football"
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I'm very serious about this. Who knows when sanity will return to the federal government. But when it does, I would sure like every victim of ICE, CBP, and the rest to be able sue their attackers into personal bankruptcy.
Let that be known, and who knows--it might change at least some behavior.
Let that be known, and who knows--it might change at least some behavior.
Two other things for Legs to consider:
1. Extend/eliminate statute of limitations for violent crimes by person operating under color of federal law.
2. Enact reverse-1983 laws w/long or unlimited SOL, potentially allowing future tort suits against federal assailants should Congress reform FTCA.
1. Extend/eliminate statute of limitations for violent crimes by person operating under color of federal law.
2. Enact reverse-1983 laws w/long or unlimited SOL, potentially allowing future tort suits against federal assailants should Congress reform FTCA.
Would like to see governors and state legislatures get state defense forces doing this, too. Puts less onus on civilians and ICE chuds are less likely to get violent with people in uniform.
January 15, 2026 at 3:53 AM
I'm very serious about this. Who knows when sanity will return to the federal government. But when it does, I would sure like every victim of ICE, CBP, and the rest to be able sue their attackers into personal bankruptcy.
Let that be known, and who knows--it might change at least some behavior.
Let that be known, and who knows--it might change at least some behavior.
"Mom is Catholic. She talks about hell a lot. Mostly about people who should rot in it." - kid #1, rude but honest
January 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
"Mom is Catholic. She talks about hell a lot. Mostly about people who should rot in it." - kid #1, rude but honest
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Morning ☕️
The Senate HELP committee is holding a hearing this AM on the "dangers" of mifepristone. Mife has been safely & effectively used by millions since the FDA approved it in 2000, but we likely won't hear about that today.
Follow along for updates below.
The Senate HELP committee is holding a hearing this AM on the "dangers" of mifepristone. Mife has been safely & effectively used by millions since the FDA approved it in 2000, but we likely won't hear about that today.
Follow along for updates below.
Senate Hearing On Abortion Pill Bound To Be Rife With Misinformation
www.huffpost.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Morning ☕️
The Senate HELP committee is holding a hearing this AM on the "dangers" of mifepristone. Mife has been safely & effectively used by millions since the FDA approved it in 2000, but we likely won't hear about that today.
Follow along for updates below.
The Senate HELP committee is holding a hearing this AM on the "dangers" of mifepristone. Mife has been safely & effectively used by millions since the FDA approved it in 2000, but we likely won't hear about that today.
Follow along for updates below.
College students across the street are starting a Tuesday night party. They gave us 6 small cookies with a note to warn us. Beginning to suspect we need more cookies
January 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM
College students across the street are starting a Tuesday night party. They gave us 6 small cookies with a note to warn us. Beginning to suspect we need more cookies
Oh no. I kind of want to read this and hate review it
Gag me. With a spoon, even. #collectiondevelopment bookshop.org/a/4013/97800...
January 14, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Oh no. I kind of want to read this and hate review it
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Block: If they're right about the facts, we should lose.
This is a great point: IF trans women are actually men who are bad at mens sports, than they should lose.
CAN THE BIGOTS PROVE THAT? NO? THEN THEY SHOULD GET THE FUCK OUT.
This is a great point: IF trans women are actually men who are bad at mens sports, than they should lose.
CAN THE BIGOTS PROVE THAT? NO? THEN THEY SHOULD GET THE FUCK OUT.
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Block: If they're right about the facts, we should lose.
This is a great point: IF trans women are actually men who are bad at mens sports, than they should lose.
CAN THE BIGOTS PROVE THAT? NO? THEN THEY SHOULD GET THE FUCK OUT.
This is a great point: IF trans women are actually men who are bad at mens sports, than they should lose.
CAN THE BIGOTS PROVE THAT? NO? THEN THEY SHOULD GET THE FUCK OUT.
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Further, the conservative justices give a lot of weight to what they call "uncertainty" over the efficacy of puberty blockers and hormone therapy (notably, only when used for trans youth) but little to no weight to the lack of scientific support showing athletic advantages pre-puberty. 4/
January 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Further, the conservative justices give a lot of weight to what they call "uncertainty" over the efficacy of puberty blockers and hormone therapy (notably, only when used for trans youth) but little to no weight to the lack of scientific support showing athletic advantages pre-puberty. 4/
Sam Alito, showing his Fox News grandpa as usual. Suggests women overwhelming oppose trans athletes playing with them. Asks counsel "are you calling them bigots?" STRONGLY suggests that trans athletes are overwhelmingly successful and strong when they participate in women's sports
January 13, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Sam Alito, showing his Fox News grandpa as usual. Suggests women overwhelming oppose trans athletes playing with them. Asks counsel "are you calling them bigots?" STRONGLY suggests that trans athletes are overwhelmingly successful and strong when they participate in women's sports
Thread from a top-notch scholar on LGBTQ law
first, these athletes do not want to prevent sports leagues from engaging in any regulation whatsoever, they simply think that a categorical ban on all trans girls and women participating in women's sports is radically overinclusive. No one is challenging sex-segregated sports.
January 13, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Thread from a top-notch scholar on LGBTQ law
This morning (9CT/10ET), the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two trans rights cases. Do bans on trans girls playing girls sports violate Title IX of the Education Amendments? Do they violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment? (Or are trans people protected by the EP at all?)
LISTEN LIVE: Supreme Court considers whether states can ban transgender students from sports
The justices are hearing arguments Tuesday in two cases over whether the sports bans violate the Constitution or the landmark federal law known as Title IX that prohibits sex discrimination in educati...
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January 13, 2026 at 2:31 PM
This morning (9CT/10ET), the Supreme Court is hearing arguments in two trans rights cases. Do bans on trans girls playing girls sports violate Title IX of the Education Amendments? Do they violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment? (Or are trans people protected by the EP at all?)
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NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
In Minneapolis, George Floyd-era faith networks reignite after Renee Good's killing by ICE
MINNEAPOLIS (RNS) — The faith-based networks, which developed organizing infrastructure and relationships during the Floyd era, are joined by newcomers as resistance efforts have intensified following...
religionnews.com
January 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
NEW from me: In MN, George Floyd-era faith networks have reignited after Renee Good's killing by ICE.
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
They often partner w/others: last night, a church, brewery & bookstore hosted an event.
If you showed up w/a whistle (to warn people of ICE), you got a free drink. religionnews.com/2026/01/11/i...
JD Vance is an apostate.
Editorial in the National Catholic Reporter: "The vice president's comments justifying the death of Renee Good are a moral stain on the collective witness of our Catholic faith. His repeated attempts to blame Good for her own death are fundamentally incompatible with the Gospel."
Catholic Vice President Vance takes to social media to justify killing of Renee Good
After the tragic shooting of Renee Good at the hands of ICE, the Catholic vice president of the United States took to social media to justify the killing.
www.ncronline.org
January 11, 2026 at 3:33 AM
JD Vance is an apostate.
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At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,
January 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM
At last night’s candlelight vigil for Renee Nicole Good, Bishop Rob Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced he had asked the clergy of the diocese to get their affairs in order and to make sure they have their wills written ...,