The last few months have only brought more shock, awe, and harm - and so state courts remain even more critical.
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The last few months have only brought more shock, awe, and harm - and so state courts remain even more critical.
Separation of powers is hanging on by a thread.
If only we had known about Rushing's anti-worker history. Oh wait: afj.org/nominee/Alli...
"She also worked as a corporate appellate lawyer, arguing in one case that employees who were denied overtime pay could then be deprived by their employers of the right to unite and join as a class action..."
Not even Musk's $25+ million could stop democracy yesterday in Wisconsin.
Headed to the Court today to show up for reproductive health care as the Justices hear Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, determining whether South Carolina can block people who use Medicaid from accessing health care at PPSAT.
Trump has filled his Cabinet and federal agencies with loyalists doing everything in (and beyond) their power to dismantle our democracy and our rights. We can't let him stack our courts with judges more committed to his agenda than the rule of law.
Hey, Politico --
I consider myself to have "long-term standing in the private legal community" and I have been willing to speak out almost every single day. And, I'm not alone.
Yes, there is widespread cowardice among law firms, but don't ignore those refusing to bow down.
Defiantly,
Marc Elias
The courts have been the only mechanism holding Trump just barely in check, at times, so now he's trying to intimidate lawyers fighting for our democracy into silence. www.reuters.com/legal/trump-...
Give it our all to hold the line at the federal level, keep making progress in the states. Musk has already turned his sights - and wallet - on WI this year. Every vote, every dollar, every bit of attention on state courts matters.
One box each of toffee-tastic, samosa, and thin mint girl scout cookies lined up, with a package of lemon-ups in front of them. A white and black patterned backsplash behind them
Rage buying cookies is the most delicious way to support trans youth. Check out @erininthemorning.com's list of trans scouts to buy from: www.erininthemorning.com/p/2025-trans...
the single most un-american and anti-constitutional statement ever uttered by an american president
Criminal penalties. Let that sink in. Using the power of the DOJ, meant to protect civil rights and investigate the abuses of them, to criminalize measures aimed at addressing systemic inequalities. To criminalize noncompliance with Trump's racist agenda. slate.com/news-and-pol...
I suspect USAID is first because it's "foreign aid" and fewer Americans will object. But once the precedent is established, expect unilateral dismantling of domestic institutions too
So really they're just trying to get around the court ruling, and still defund critical programs that support communities across the country
Judge Loren AliKhan, who just blocked Trump's federal funding freeze on programs that help meet people's basic needs, was a Biden nominee. Each one of those 235 confirmations matters. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/28/u...
I love this so much!
At the inauguration, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
This choice mirrors the late Justice Ginsburg’s practice of using collars to convey a message.
Uh oh. They found Northeast. Good thing I'm wearing this.
ICYMI: Check out the latest op-ed from AFJ Co-President @keiththirion.bsky.social for @democracydocket.com
Read the full piece here: www.democracydocket.com/opinion/the-...
The AG should be a lawyer for the people, not a loyalist to defend Trump's corruption - with an anti-LGBTQ, anti-democratic record to boot.
Knee jerk reactions to politicized misinformation about crime don't work? Shocking.
We've spent the past four years confirming outstanding demographically and professionally diverse judges committed to equal justice. Senate Dems must not compromise on that standard and oppose every one of Trump's nominees who doesn't meet it.
Keith Wasserman: Does anyone have access to private firefighters to protect our home in Pacific Palisades? Need to act fast here. All neighbors houses burning. Will pay any amount. Thank you.
“Will pay any amount.”
Feels like one of those futile pleas we’re going to hear from wealthy people more and more in the era of climate change.
Keep an eye on these. Notably, WI's 4-3 liberal majority hangs in the balance and PA has 3 Democratic justices of its current 5-2 majority facing retention elections.
Serena Murillo is the 235th Biden judge confirmed, surpassing Trump's 234 judges. Not just a number- these are labor, civil rights, LGBTQ, and unprecedentedly diverse judges committed to justice. So much to celebrate, tinged with the disappointment of leaving some outstanding nominees on the table
Whoa—the Montana Supreme Court holds that its state constitution protects the right to "a stable climate system," and strikes down a law that barred consideration of greenhouse gas emissions when permitting new fossil fuel projects. juddocumentservice.mt.gov/getDocByCTra...
"For my part, I entered this nomination process as a proud American and a proud Muslim. I exit it the same way, unbowed."
"Our country faces an incoming tsunami of bigotry, hatred, and discrimination. It targets Muslims, Arabs, Jews, Black people, the LGBTQ+ community, and many others... These forces are fueled not only by their proponents, but equally by the collaboration and silence of the spineless..."
"I accepted these farcical attacks with the silence demanded of judicial nominees in service of my country...
"To fetishize bipartisanship amidst an outrageous attack campaign is not a virtue—it is a preening abandonment of morality..."
Adeel Mangi should be on the 3rd Circuit, but he was subject to baseless attacks that unfortunately worked. His letter to the White House reflecting on his experience with the senate is a must-read.
Joined some fantastic colleagues at the senate yesterday to support Dems doing everything they can to confirm ALL pending judicial nominees before the end of the year.