Michael Li (李之樸)
@mcpli.bsky.social
Senior Counsel, Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. Redistricting, voting rights, elections. From Texas.
My suggestion:
The Immigration Nationality Act of 1965 - which can start with the story of the closing off of immigration in the 1920s and run through the sometimes fraught story of the country becoming the diverse, multiracial society of today after 1965.
The Immigration Nationality Act of 1965 - which can start with the story of the closing off of immigration in the 1920s and run through the sometimes fraught story of the country becoming the diverse, multiracial society of today after 1965.
I figure Ken Burns has one, maybe two big documentary series in him before he fully retires. What do you think they should be? My votes include Football, Hip-Hop, World War 1, Reconstruction (though Skip Gates did this one well), Iraq/Afghanistan, 19th Century Expansionism.
November 25, 2025 at 12:40 AM
My suggestion:
The Immigration Nationality Act of 1965 - which can start with the story of the closing off of immigration in the 1920s and run through the sometimes fraught story of the country becoming the diverse, multiracial society of today after 1965.
The Immigration Nationality Act of 1965 - which can start with the story of the closing off of immigration in the 1920s and run through the sometimes fraught story of the country becoming the diverse, multiracial society of today after 1965.
One of the all time single-step self owns
Still reeling from the Stanford report on Brexit. Reduced GDP by up to 8% and investment by as much as 18%. The UK Treasury would have £40 billion more each year if Britain had remained in the EU. Devastating self-immolation.
The Economic Impact of Brexit
Other
siepr.stanford.edu
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 PM
One of the all time single-step self owns
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Massacre, has passed away at age 111.
www.whatimreading.net/p/viola-ford...
www.whatimreading.net/p/viola-ford...
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
www.whatimreading.net
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the Tulsa Massacre, has passed away at age 111.
www.whatimreading.net/p/viola-ford...
www.whatimreading.net/p/viola-ford...
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1/2. After California passed a law to curb legacy and donor admissions at colleges and universities, Stanford decided to stop accepting funding from state student aid programs “in order to comply with recent California legislation.”
www.highereddive.com/news/stanfor...
www.highereddive.com/news/stanfor...
Stanford says no to state student aid, yes to legacy and donor admissions
The highly selective university will forgo California financial aid for students to circumvent a new law aimed at curbing the admissions practices.
www.highereddive.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
November 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
BREAKING: Judge rules Lindsey Halligan's appointment was not valid, thus, she had no authority to present the James Comey or Letitia James indictments and the indictments are dismissed without prejudice.
NEW: Here's the first response at SCOTUS to Texas' request for a stay of the congressional map ruling - this one from the Brooks plaintiffs. I'll include others in this thread as they come in this afternoon. #txlege
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
November 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
NEW: Here's the first response at SCOTUS to Texas' request for a stay of the congressional map ruling - this one from the Brooks plaintiffs. I'll include others in this thread as they come in this afternoon. #txlege
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
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🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚨We analyzed 138 million geocoded property tax records to quantify how municipal boundaries spatially overlap onto economic segregation in every US metro area—creating disparities in localities’ ability to fund public goods. And we made an interactive map of our results! [1/16]
NEW: The Trump administration has filed an amicus brief at SCOTUS supporting Texas' request for a stay of the decision striking for the congressional map. #txlege
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
NEW: The Trump administration has filed an amicus brief at SCOTUS supporting Texas' request for a stay of the decision striking for the congressional map. #txlege
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25...
Nothing from SCOTUS on these cases in this morning’s orders, but that’s not surprising.
Cases, especially ones with big issues like this, are often listed for conference multiple times before the Court makes a decision on whether to hear it.
Next conferences are in December.
Cases, especially ones with big issues like this, are often listed for conference multiple times before the Court makes a decision on whether to hear it.
Next conferences are in December.
Today at conference, the Supreme Court will consider whether to hear cases from North Dakota, Mississippi, and Alabama that raise the question of whether individuals harmed voters can enforce the Voting Rights Act through a private right of action.
November 24, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Nothing from SCOTUS on these cases in this morning’s orders, but that’s not surprising.
Cases, especially ones with big issues like this, are often listed for conference multiple times before the Court makes a decision on whether to hear it.
Next conferences are in December.
Cases, especially ones with big issues like this, are often listed for conference multiple times before the Court makes a decision on whether to hear it.
Next conferences are in December.
Former Senator Doug Jones will enter the 2026 race for Alabama governor. #ALGov
www.al.com/life/2025/11...
www.al.com/life/2025/11...
Doug Jones will enter 2026 Alabama governor’s race
Campaign paperwork is to be filed this week.
www.al.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Former Senator Doug Jones will enter the 2026 race for Alabama governor. #ALGov
www.al.com/life/2025/11...
www.al.com/life/2025/11...
A crowded NY-12 primary! And this likely isn’t the entire field.
(P.S., Some things just work better in the print layout.)
(P.S., Some things just work better in the print layout.)
November 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
A crowded NY-12 primary! And this likely isn’t the entire field.
(P.S., Some things just work better in the print layout.)
(P.S., Some things just work better in the print layout.)
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New: A 2-1 D.C. Circuit panel declined to clear the way for Trump's administration to expand a fast-track deportation process to allow for the expedited removal of migrants who are living far away from the border. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Ruling: fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...
Ruling: fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...
November 23, 2025 at 1:04 AM
New: A 2-1 D.C. Circuit panel declined to clear the way for Trump's administration to expand a fast-track deportation process to allow for the expedited removal of migrants who are living far away from the border. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
Ruling: fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...
Ruling: fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldoc...
Coming in January, a gorgeous new stamp marking 150 years of Colorado statehood.
November 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Coming in January, a gorgeous new stamp marking 150 years of Colorado statehood.
An interesting look at how a close House *might* become even closer come April.
November 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
An interesting look at how a close House *might* become even closer come April.
One of my favorite things about this time of year: Best books lists.
November 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
One of my favorite things about this time of year: Best books lists.
The front pages of today’s NYC tabloids.
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The front pages of today’s NYC tabloids.
South Carolina state representative Jordan Pace has released a map that he says he plans to introduce, targeting the seat of Black Democrat Jim Clyburn (SC-06).
abcnews4.com/news/local/s...
abcnews4.com/news/local/s...
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 PM
South Carolina state representative Jordan Pace has released a map that he says he plans to introduce, targeting the seat of Black Democrat Jim Clyburn (SC-06).
abcnews4.com/news/local/s...
abcnews4.com/news/local/s...
🚨 NEW: Texas has filed its request to have SCOTUS stay Tuesday’s ruling striking down the state’s new congressional map.
The state’s filing here:
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/defaul...
The state’s filing here:
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/defaul...
November 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
🚨 NEW: Texas has filed its request to have SCOTUS stay Tuesday’s ruling striking down the state’s new congressional map.
The state’s filing here:
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/defaul...
The state’s filing here:
www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/sites/defaul...
A request for a stay after all in the Utah congressional redistricting case?
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
www.abc4.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A request for a stay after all in the Utah congressional redistricting case?
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
www.abc4.com/news/politic...
UPDATE: The 3-judge panel in the California redistricting has denied the request of the state and intervenor-defendants to move the PI hearing to late January but did agree to move it from Dec. 3 to Dec. 15.
Order here:
drive.google.com/file/d/11A0U...
Order here:
drive.google.com/file/d/11A0U...
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
UPDATE: The 3-judge panel in the California redistricting has denied the request of the state and intervenor-defendants to move the PI hearing to late January but did agree to move it from Dec. 3 to Dec. 15.
Order here:
drive.google.com/file/d/11A0U...
Order here:
drive.google.com/file/d/11A0U...
The 3-judge panel in the Florida redistricting case has issued a ruling allowing racial gerrymandering claims re three state house districts and FL-26 to go forward to trial.
Ruling, however, rejects claims re four state house districts.
drive.google.com/file/d/16Uf0...
Ruling, however, rejects claims re four state house districts.
drive.google.com/file/d/16Uf0...
November 21, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The 3-judge panel in the Florida redistricting case has issued a ruling allowing racial gerrymandering claims re three state house districts and FL-26 to go forward to trial.
Ruling, however, rejects claims re four state house districts.
drive.google.com/file/d/16Uf0...
Ruling, however, rejects claims re four state house districts.
drive.google.com/file/d/16Uf0...
Dates for the special election to replace Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) have been set.
Primary February 5 (candidate filing deadline Dec. 1). General election April 16.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mur...
Primary February 5 (candidate filing deadline Dec. 1). General election April 16.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mur...
Murphy sets February 5 primary, April 16 general for NJ-11 special election - New Jersey Globe
Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill departed her House seat in New Jersey’s 11th congressional district at midnight last night, and Gov. Phil Murphy has now set the
newjerseyglobe.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Dates for the special election to replace Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) have been set.
Primary February 5 (candidate filing deadline Dec. 1). General election April 16.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mur...
Primary February 5 (candidate filing deadline Dec. 1). General election April 16.
newjerseyglobe.com/congress/mur...
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A man died today at the Rikers Island jail complex. He was just hours away from an expected release.
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
Hours Before Expected Release, Rikers Detainee Dies After Apparent Seizure
Edwin Ramos, 38, was slated to plead guilty and walk free Friday morning. Instead, he became the 13th person to die in city custody this year.
www.thecity.nyc
November 21, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A man died today at the Rikers Island jail complex. He was just hours away from an expected release.
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
This year, 13 people have now died in the NYC jails. That is *nearly triple* the number of people who died in the NYC jails in all of 2024. www.thecity.nyc/2025/11/21/r...
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Fayette County, Tennessee, is more than 1/4 Black, but all 19 of its county commissioners are white. Important @pascalsabino.bsky.social piece here about representation and fair maps: boltsmag.org/voting-right...
Black Residents in West Tennessee Just Won Fairer Districts. Now Comes SCOTUS. - Bolts
The Supreme Court may further erode the Voting Rights Act in an upcoming decision. Beyond affecting Congress, that would reverberate across local governments nationwide.
boltsmag.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Fayette County, Tennessee, is more than 1/4 Black, but all 19 of its county commissioners are white. Important @pascalsabino.bsky.social piece here about representation and fair maps: boltsmag.org/voting-right...
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A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org