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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · May 1

Deleted from the Constitution with a Sharpie.

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 6h

So he doesn't believe Kash?
www.cnn.com/2025/09/29/p...

Kash Patel tries to correct MAGA conspiracy theories he once stoked — again | CNN Politics

For the second time this year, FBI Director Kash Patel has stepped forward to correct claims about a MAGA conspiracy theory he once played a key role in promoting.

www.cnn.com

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 6h

You can tell by his response, that not even he believes that crap.

DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 8h

Worse. She was clueless as to what habeas corpus is.

DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 8h

So gross.

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Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 14h

Ellis highlights the attacks Reverend David Black has suffered at the Broadview facility, finding plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged that the feds' use of force against praying people "substantially burdens their excercise of religion."

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 10h

Take that, SCOTUS

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 12h

Temporary Restraining Order to be granted tomorrow in the Chicago case filed by journalists, pastors, and others hit with riot control munitions by ICE!

Dave Byrnes @djbyrnes1.bsky.social · 14h

Ellis rules that the plaintiffs have standing for their case. She cites the "ongoing and sustained record of conduct" by federal agents gathered over the last month.

She further finds the plaintiffs have plausibly shown feds have "frustrated" efforts to "protect journalist safety."

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 12h

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 13h

What's that about threats to police?
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/01/u...

Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Who Threatened Police Joins Justice Dept.

www.nytimes.com

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 13h

"I've read it ..."

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Anthony Michael Kreis @anthonymkreis.bsky.social · 20h

For one, the federal government cannot constitutionally commandeer state officials to do its bidding.

But more importantly, the president does not see his political opposition as legitimate but rather as a target for a carceral and militaristic state. It is deeply undemocratic and authoritarian.

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?

Donald Trump Truth Social Post: Chicago Mayor should be in jail for failing to protect Ice Officers! Governor Pritzker also.

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 17h

Reasonable expectation for the first term? Sure. Second term after all we've seen since 2017? No way.

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Patrick Chovanec @prchovanec.bsky.social · 18h

The Speaker of the House has firm views that Bad Bunny is a terrible pick for singing at the Super Bowl, but hasn't had time to watch the President's speech to our military leadership or form an opinion whether furloughed federal workers should be paid or Illinois' governor should be thrown in jail.

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 17h

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 19h

They are worse than gang members who post to social media videos of their criming.

DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 17h

Surprised they didn't arrest the daughter and say "close enough."

DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 18h

And then lied about it.

DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 19h

They are worse than gang members who post to social media videos of their criming.

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DW @promontory55th.bsky.social · 19h

Long overdue question.

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 20h

I will not back down.

Trump is now calling for the arrest of elected representatives checking his power.

What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?