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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · 1d

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/06/m...

‘Bow to the Emperor’: We Asked 50 Legal Experts About the Trump Presidency

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks!

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · 7d

Writing about all this tomorrow. Email some thoughts?

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · 12d

I have a conspiracy theory about Trump’s former Atlanta lawyer,
hear me out...

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · 13d

On metro Atlanta ballots: New property tax breaks for seniors?

Three ballot measures would establish new homestead exemptions for homeowners over 65.

On metro Atlanta ballots: New property tax breaks for seniors?

Three ballot measures would establish new homestead exemptions for homeowners over 65.

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · 18d

The Pentagon will impose new restrictions on reporters covering the Defense Department, requiring them to pledge not to gather or use any information that had not been formally authorized for release or risk losing their credentials to cover the military.
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Pentagon Expands Its Restrictions on Reporter Access

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Dan Immergluck @danimmergluck.bsky.social · 26d

I wrote something about all the kudos (from media & think tanks) that Atlanta's Dickens Administration has been receiving recently about its affordable housing activities.

(Good thing I am physically in Chicago.)

Does Atlanta's Dickens Administration Really Deserve All of the Affordable Housing Kudos Its Getting?

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · 26d

Celebrity attorney Ben Crump convened ex-Forest Cove tenants to sue their old landlord, Millennia Housing Management.

He also floated a RICO prosecution against the company.

For @atlantaciviccircle.org:
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Ben Crump convenes ex-Forest Cove tenants to sue landlord

The celebrity trial lawyer also floated a RICO prosecution against Millennia Housing Management.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · Sep 8

Housing Justice League debuts ambitious housing policy vision for Atlanta

The group’s “Housing First” platform urges the city to define affordability based on local income metrics.

Housing Justice League debuts ambitious housing policy vision for Atlanta

The group’s “Housing First” platform urges the city to define affordability based on local income metrics.

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Atlanta Community Press Collective @atlpresscollective.com · Sep 8

Cop City RICO motions hearings Sept. 8, 2025, live thread.

Live video stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJvX...

Cop City RICO Motions Hearing | Monday, Sep. 8

YouTube video by Atlanta Community Press Collective

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · Sep 7

I spent yesterday in Ellabell, Ga., reporting on how the Hyundai plant has transformed the community, how the ICE raid has affected its residents, and what it all means for the small town's future.

Immigration Raid Exposes Tensions From Seoul to Washington to Rural Georgia

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Sen. @ossoff.senate.gov wants a federal watchdog to scrutinize living conditions in Section 8 apartment complexes — and the agency that oversees them.

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Housing advocates back Ossoff’s proposed probe of Section 8 inspections

The measure won bipartisan support from the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee last month.

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Atlanta Civic Circle @atlantaciviccircle.org · Sep 3

Housing advocates back Ossoff’s proposed probe of Section 8 inspections

The measure won bipartisan support from the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee last month.

Housing advocates back Ossoff’s proposed probe of Section 8 inspections

The measure won bipartisan support from the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee last month.

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · Aug 31

www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/u...

Housing Agency to Offer Material Only in English, Official Says

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Aug 25

Exclusive: The Pentagon has been planning a military deployment to Chicago as President Trump says he wants to crack down on crime, homelessness and undocumented immigration, in a model that could later be used in other major cities, officials familiar with the matter said. https://wapo.st/477Gs66

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Alex Ip 葉清霖 @alexip718.com · Aug 25

New England NIMBYs offer a special level of cruelty

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A Somerville church said it was ‘called by God’ to open a homeless shelter. Neighbors took them to court. - The Boston Globe

Arguments begin this week in the case about a planned 26-bed adult facility in a residential neighborhood.

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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · Aug 25

America’s democratic system depends on the public’s understanding that law is bigger than politics, @davidfrum.bsky.social argues. But now, Trump is sending a clear message that he is willing to go after his enemies and undermine that system.

Trump Is Sending a Terrifyingly Clear Message

America’s democratic system depends on the public’s understanding that law is bigger than politics, David Frum argues. But now, Trump is sending a clear message that he is willing to go after his enemies and undermine that system.

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Aug 25

Texas is expected to be where IRS’ new stance on religious leaders endorsing candidates will matter most, one expert said. More than 200 megachurches call Texas home.

“Texas will be the epicenter for testing all these ideas out,” the expert said.

The IRS Says Churches Can Now Endorse Candidates. That Could Give Texas Pastors More Power Than Ever.

While the IRS move applies across the country, Texas — with more than 200 megachurches — will be the epicenter for pastors and congregations to test out their new influence, one expert said.

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · Aug 6

Trump's exec order reflects not only the admin’s disdain for the unhoused, said @anthonymkreis.bsky.social, but also a fundamental misunderstanding of the structural drivers of homelessness, from income inequality to a lack of mental health care and affordable housing.

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Legal experts foresee challenges to Trump’s anti-homeless order

“There are many clear violations of the right to due process, and the legal community is prepared to challenge many parts of this order.”

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · Aug 20

Two new resolutions put negligent landlords on notice across Atlanta: Make long-overdue repairs or be forced to sell your assets to the city.

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Atlanta moves to seize blighted apartments from neglectful landlords

New legislation enables the city to seize and rehab unsafe apartments.

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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social · Aug 21

NEWS: Federal judge finds that Alina Habba is NOT lawfully performing functions and duties of U.S. Attorney in New Jersey.

Judge Matthew Brann disqualifies Habba from prosecution of two criminal defendants who challenged her appointment

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ProPublica @propublica.org · Aug 19

After the IRS said it would allow religious leaders to endorse candidates, @fortworthreport.bsky.social identified at least three churches in Texas whose leaders openly praised the IRS decision.

The IRS Says Churches Can Now Endorse Candidates. That Could Give Texas Pastors More Power Than Ever.

While the IRS move applies across the country, Texas — with more than 200 megachurches — will be the epicenter for pastors and congregations to test out their new influence, one expert said.

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · Aug 20

Well, their biggest subsidy is usually the Section 8 benefits — and in many cases HUD thinks these places are just fine...

Not sure what tax breaks they might get, but will look into it.

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Sean Keenan @thatseankeenan.bsky.social · Aug 20

Two new resolutions put negligent landlords on notice across Atlanta: Make long-overdue repairs or be forced to sell your assets to the city.

For @atlantaciviccircle.org:

Atlanta moves to seize blighted apartments from neglectful landlords

New legislation enables the city to seize and rehab unsafe apartments.

atlantaciviccircle.org

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