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Mary Ann Shapiro
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“I’ve been on the bench for four decades. I can’t remember another case where the question presented was as clear as this one is. This is a blatantly unconstitutional order. Where were the lawyers when this decision was being made?”

PS: The judge blocking Trump's order? Appointed by Ronald Reagan.
"Blatantly unconstitutional": Trump’s attack on birthright citizenship is off to a bad start
The legal battle over the plan to change more than 100 years of precedent is already starting.
www.motherjones.com
January 23, 2025 at 11:20 PM
It took Hitler 53 days to dismantle democracy. How long will it take this time?
January 23, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Reposted by Mary Ann Shapiro
Breaking News: President-elect Trump announced that his inauguration on Monday would be moved indoors because of forecasts of extreme cold.
Trump’s Advisers May Move Inauguration Swearing-in Indoors Because of Cold
The potential change, a rare break with tradition, would deny Mr. Trump the pomp and large audience he hoped for at his second swearing-in.
www.nytimes.com
January 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM