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Anything that distinguishes them from ICE is good
January 18, 2026 at 1:43 AM
Anything that distinguishes them from ICE is good
The Dodgers are the Empire. What side are you all on?
January 16, 2026 at 6:18 AM
The Dodgers are the Empire. What side are you all on?
I love your legal analysis Steve especially now. I also understand the need to find an outlet like baseball. All I can say is be glad you’re not an A’s fan.
January 16, 2026 at 5:56 AM
I love your legal analysis Steve especially now. I also understand the need to find an outlet like baseball. All I can say is be glad you’re not an A’s fan.
No. Do not comply in advance.
January 16, 2026 at 2:13 AM
No. Do not comply in advance.
Yes, MLK drew on Gandhi’s teachings. We are on the same side and need more people called for action we can agree. Thank you for the respectful dialogue.
January 14, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Yes, MLK drew on Gandhi’s teachings. We are on the same side and need more people called for action we can agree. Thank you for the respectful dialogue.
I appreciate nonviolent protests. But even Martin Luther King, Jr. acknowledged later in life the need for more action when he said, “Riots are the voice of the unheard.”
January 14, 2026 at 4:15 AM
I appreciate nonviolent protests. But even Martin Luther King, Jr. acknowledged later in life the need for more action when he said, “Riots are the voice of the unheard.”
We need to stop saying “That’s what he wants” and start acting before it’s too late.
January 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM
We need to stop saying “That’s what he wants” and start acting before it’s too late.
Yes we can use every voice speaking out against it that we can get. He can reach an audience that needs to be reached.
January 14, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Yes we can use every voice speaking out against it that we can get. He can reach an audience that needs to be reached.
As has been pointed out, most people don’t understand the difference. I do not see it as especially useful now to get pedantic.
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
As has been pointed out, most people don’t understand the difference. I do not see it as especially useful now to get pedantic.
They are part of the political establishment and can’t recognize the moment.
January 14, 2026 at 2:57 AM
They are part of the political establishment and can’t recognize the moment.
Time to initiate contempt of court proceedings
January 13, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Time to initiate contempt of court proceedings
The federal district judges are largely holding the line and following the law. It’s unfortunate that we can’t say the same about the appellate panels and SCOTUS.
January 10, 2026 at 1:47 AM
The federal district judges are largely holding the line and following the law. It’s unfortunate that we can’t say the same about the appellate panels and SCOTUS.
The more interesting question is whether this should change. We’ve seen how it’s been abused.
January 10, 2026 at 1:44 AM
The more interesting question is whether this should change. We’ve seen how it’s been abused.
This is the kind of action you’d expect from the Trump administration. Disappointing.
December 18, 2025 at 8:08 PM
This is the kind of action you’d expect from the Trump administration. Disappointing.
And yet Republicans are still on a mission to demonize weed
December 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
And yet Republicans are still on a mission to demonize weed
The rich are always trying to justify their greed
December 18, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The rich are always trying to justify their greed
Many of you may not realize how remarkable it is for a magistrate judge to take this position. It’s an example of how the DOJ has lost the credibility it once had.
December 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Many of you may not realize how remarkable it is for a magistrate judge to take this position. It’s an example of how the DOJ has lost the credibility it once had.
That’s my thought as well. Smith, being the honorable prosecutor he is, would likely have declined while the cases were pending.
December 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
That’s my thought as well. Smith, being the honorable prosecutor he is, would likely have declined while the cases were pending.
April 1865 by Jay Winik
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
April 1865 by Jay Winik
This is the million dollar question
November 19, 2025 at 9:44 PM
This is the million dollar question
Why wasn’t the ICE agent arrested for brandishing a weapon at a woman who clearly presented no threat?
November 16, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Why wasn’t the ICE agent arrested for brandishing a weapon at a woman who clearly presented no threat?
Yes it’s so frustrating when people say “I don’t trust the media” and therefore make no attempt to fact check anything
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Yes it’s so frustrating when people say “I don’t trust the media” and therefore make no attempt to fact check anything
He’s reprising the role of Joaquin Phoenix in Her
November 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
He’s reprising the role of Joaquin Phoenix in Her
There is a strong presumption against disclosure of grand jury transcripts requiring the court to make specific findings showing a “particularized need” in the case. The district judge is making sure the magistrate judge makes those findings on the record, likely to protect the ruling on appeal.
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
There is a strong presumption against disclosure of grand jury transcripts requiring the court to make specific findings showing a “particularized need” in the case. The district judge is making sure the magistrate judge makes those findings on the record, likely to protect the ruling on appeal.