Melissa Murray
@profmmurray.bsky.social
Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Prof. of Law @nyulaw.bsky.social; Faculty Dir. @bwlcnyu.bsky.social; co-host @strictscrutiny.bsky.social; talking head @ms.now; @NYTimes.com bestselling author. Views mine. RT not endrsmt.
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It's true! I'm delighted to announce my latest project (with @simonandschuster.bsky.social), "The U.S. Constitution: A Comprehensive and Annotated Guide for the Modern Reader."
In bookstores in May, but preorder yours now (maybe get one for your favorite federal official? It makes a great gift!).
In bookstores in May, but preorder yours now (maybe get one for your favorite federal official? It makes a great gift!).
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This should concern us all. You cannot speak of freedom and liberty and then support this regime’s actions.
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ICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concern
Sources at two government contractors told NBC News they were worried that new warehouses — and the large numbers of immigrants who would be housed in them — would present safety problems.
www.nbcnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This should concern us all. You cannot speak of freedom and liberty and then support this regime’s actions.
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The replacement could be ... worse. Gird your loins.
February 10, 2026 at 8:01 PM
The replacement could be ... worse. Gird your loins.
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It’s easy to roll one’s eyes at the right’s whining about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
But the fact that some House Republicans are talking about an official congressional investigation into the performance is much dumber.
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But the fact that some House Republicans are talking about an official congressional investigation into the performance is much dumber.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
House Republicans eye official investigation into Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Donald Trump condemned the performance, but some GOP lawmakers apparently want to do more than just complain.
www.ms.now
February 10, 2026 at 7:56 PM
It’s easy to roll one’s eyes at the right’s whining about Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
But the fact that some House Republicans are talking about an official congressional investigation into the performance is much dumber.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
But the fact that some House Republicans are talking about an official congressional investigation into the performance is much dumber.
www.ms.now/rachel-maddo...
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Oh god, Mollie Hemmingway is dropping a fellacious bio of Alito in April.
Folks, this man is *so* going to retire at the end of the term. Senate Democrats, PLEASE staff up. This is *going to happen.*
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/molli...
Folks, this man is *so* going to retire at the end of the term. Senate Democrats, PLEASE staff up. This is *going to happen.*
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/molli...
Alito
From an award-winning journalist, the authoritative—and explosive—inside story of Justice Samuel Alito and his powerful role in shaping the Supreme Court...
www.hachettebookgroup.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Oh god, Mollie Hemmingway is dropping a fellacious bio of Alito in April.
Folks, this man is *so* going to retire at the end of the term. Senate Democrats, PLEASE staff up. This is *going to happen.*
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/molli...
Folks, this man is *so* going to retire at the end of the term. Senate Democrats, PLEASE staff up. This is *going to happen.*
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/molli...
I'm not into prediction markets... but this has all of the makings of a SCOTUS retirement. His book goes on sale on October 6, 2026--the day after OT2026 starts . . . and now a new hagiographic biography? Hmmmmmm.
February 10, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I'm not into prediction markets... but this has all of the makings of a SCOTUS retirement. His book goes on sale on October 6, 2026--the day after OT2026 starts . . . and now a new hagiographic biography? Hmmmmmm.
NYC Peeps! Don't miss this great event! The incomparable Dorothy Roberts discussing her new book with my NYU colleague, Ann Morning @mcnallyjackson.bsky.social! theseaport.nyc/events/mcnal...
McNally Jackson Seaport Events
Dorothy Roberts presents The Mixed Marriage Project, in conversation with Ann Morning at McNally Jackson at the Seaport.
theseaport.nyc
February 10, 2026 at 1:49 PM
NYC Peeps! Don't miss this great event! The incomparable Dorothy Roberts discussing her new book with my NYU colleague, Ann Morning @mcnallyjackson.bsky.social! theseaport.nyc/events/mcnal...
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@ceaubin.com Not sure if you heard it, but TGS got a shoutout from Melissa Murray at the end of this week's @strictscrutiny.bsky.social podcast
Are You There, God? It’s Me, the Constitution. | Crooked Media
crooked.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:44 PM
@ceaubin.com Not sure if you heard it, but TGS got a shoutout from Melissa Murray at the end of this week's @strictscrutiny.bsky.social podcast
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love this juxtaposition on the best selling books of the week from Bookshop.org
February 3, 2026 at 6:15 AM
love this juxtaposition on the best selling books of the week from Bookshop.org
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It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
February 9, 2026 at 4:50 AM
It’s odd that the religious right is so upset about a halftime show that celebrated marriage, love, community, small business, hard work, and family. 🤔
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NEW: More updates/dispatches from MN, where the administration is still running roughshod over the Constitution.
+ other legal news (administrative subpoenas, SCOTUS NDAs, an epic district court decision on TPS, & more):
crooked.com/podcast/are-...
+ other legal news (administrative subpoenas, SCOTUS NDAs, an epic district court decision on TPS, & more):
crooked.com/podcast/are-...
a young girl laying on a bed with a floral shirt on
Alt: a young girl laying on a bed with a floral shirt on
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February 9, 2026 at 2:46 PM
NEW: More updates/dispatches from MN, where the administration is still running roughshod over the Constitution.
+ other legal news (administrative subpoenas, SCOTUS NDAs, an epic district court decision on TPS, & more):
crooked.com/podcast/are-...
+ other legal news (administrative subpoenas, SCOTUS NDAs, an epic district court decision on TPS, & more):
crooked.com/podcast/are-...
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There is a major political organization allied with the president that got so mad a Latino artist was tapped to play at the Super Bowl they made a whole alternative show. We should all take a moment to reflect on that. It is so blatantly racist.
February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
There is a major political organization allied with the president that got so mad a Latino artist was tapped to play at the Super Bowl they made a whole alternative show. We should all take a moment to reflect on that. It is so blatantly racist.
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Tonight was wonderful, but don’t miss this —>
On Friday night, two Fifth Circuit judges gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions. Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's new, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
On Friday night, two Fifth Circuit judges gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions. Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's new, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
Two judges on the Fifth Circuit gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions
On Friday night, Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's unilateral, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
www.lawdork.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Tonight was wonderful, but don’t miss this —>
On Friday night, two Fifth Circuit judges gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions. Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's new, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
On Friday night, two Fifth Circuit judges gave Trump exactly what he wants to enact mass detentions. Judges Edith Jones and Kyle Duncan split with more than 150 judges who have ruled against the Trump admin's new, harsh interpretation of a 1996 law.
Robin Givens tried to warn us.
February 9, 2026 at 1:48 AM
Robin Givens tried to warn us.
Lolololol.
Mike Tyson is broker than I thought.
February 9, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Lolololol.
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Did…Mike Tyson just call me fat because RFK Jr paid him to? WTF
February 9, 2026 at 1:36 AM
Did…Mike Tyson just call me fat because RFK Jr paid him to? WTF
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Hillary was right about everything….
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Hillary was right about everything….
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Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
February 5, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Luttig: It doesn’t matter what the Supreme Court does from this point forward. For two years, the Supreme Court has authorized the absolute lawlessness and unconstitutional activity of this president.
NGL, I enjoyed both of them.
love this juxtaposition on the best selling books of the week from Bookshop.org
February 7, 2026 at 4:56 AM
NGL, I enjoyed both of them.
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"Know Your History": Donald Trump posted and then removed a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama on Truth Social. Symone Sanders Townsend explains why the post cannot be swept under the rug.
February 7, 2026 at 1:59 AM
"Know Your History": Donald Trump posted and then removed a racist video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama on Truth Social. Symone Sanders Townsend explains why the post cannot be swept under the rug.
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Heads up, folks.
New, from me: Trump finalized his Schedule F policy, allowing him to remove job protections from career civil servants.
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
The new rule is dishonest and unmoored from reality in its effort to formalize the politicization of the federal government 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/trumps-sch...
Trump's Schedule F Rule Finalized
A bizarro rule formally justifies politicizing public services
donmoynihan.substack.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Heads up, folks.
All of this. And if you think that post was NBD, or you're just inured to it at this point, you're showing us who you are.
"Donald Trump engaging in this behavior during Black History Month is no accident," writes Columnist Solomon Jones. "His childish attempt to taint the legacy of America’s most accomplished Black couple is about more than insulting the Obamas. It is meant to demean all of us."
Trump’s racist Truth Social post is meant to demean us all | Solomon Jones
www.inquirer.com
February 6, 2026 at 10:01 PM
All of this. And if you think that post was NBD, or you're just inured to it at this point, you're showing us who you are.
I hate it here.
February 5, 2026 at 10:22 PM
I hate it here.
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I’ll note that @profmmurray.bsky.social also has a book coming out and we should all preorder it instead.
February 4, 2026 at 1:21 AM
I’ll note that @profmmurray.bsky.social also has a book coming out and we should all preorder it instead.