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Justice Sotomayor dissenting on birthright citizenship case: "The gamesmanship in this request is apparent and the Government makes no attempt to hide it. Yet, shamefully, this Court plays along. Because I will not be complicit in so grave an attack on our system of law, I dissent."

Well that was quick

The Supreme Court just made it easier for Trump to steamroll your rights. By gutting nationwide injunctions, they’ve cleared the way for his agenda, from attacking birthright citizenship to crushing dissent. I will fight this every step of the way. www.cnn.com/politics/liv...

Trump says he is ending all trade discussions with Canada and will be levying more tariffs against them in the next 7 days

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JUST IN: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a key provision of the Affordable Care Act, ensuring, at least for now, that some 150 million people will continue getting many free, preventive services under the act.

78 medical societies, including the American Medical Association, strongly endorsed existing seasonal vaccination guidelines. The leading coalition of American health insurers also committed to providing uninterrupted coverage for these same vaccines. Civil society is standing up 💪

JUST FILED: Democracy Forward is taking the Trump Admin to court over its collusion with TX AG to kill the Texas Dream Act and block access to higher ed. Democracy Forward prez Skye Perryman discusses the new lawsuit:

RFK Jr. just pulled $1.58B in U.S. support from Gavi, a group that’s helped vaccinate 1.1 billion kids and prevented 18 million future deaths. Why? Because they’re not listening to “the real science.” www.dailykos.com/stories/2025...

This is madness. Political entry screenings…

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court allowed Trump to resume deporting migrants to third countries with minimal notice. In her dissent, Justice Sotomayor criticized the Court for rewarding lawlessness and undermining due process. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Incoherent and embarrassing. He admits our intelligence doesn’t say we destroyed anything but he still believes we destroyed everything because of course he does.

These children are in tears and, probably, broken for life because after opening the door, ICE took their parents. Now, they blame themselves for it, as children tend to do. The lack of humanity from this administration is a gut-wrenching disgrace. Shame on Trump, Noem, and ICE. #OnYourSide

Self-deportation isn’t a thing. ICE forced this Hawaiʻi resident to leave the country. He’s lived in the US for nearly 50 years, served in the military, received a Purple Heart for being shot in combat, but is being forced to leave for a drug offense.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked vaccine advisory committee has chosen to entertain a classic anti-vaccine talking point; in its first meeting it will show how willing it is to disregard evidence, too. @katherinejwu.com reports:

Trump lashed out at media “scum” who revealed his strikes against Iran were likely far less effective than he claims. “CNN is scum, MSDNC is scum, the New York Times is scum. They’re bad people, they’re sick,” Trump raged Wednesday at a press conference in the Netherlands during the NATO summit.

AOC is quite on point with this.

Presidents have been known to use salty language behind closed doors. But President Trump may be the first to very deliberately drop an f-bomb on camera.

Goosebumps 💖

Over 100 days after Mahmoud Khalil was unjustly arrested and detained because of his advocacy for Palestinian rights, he has been released on bail. We celebrate that Mahmoud will finally be home with his wife and newborn son while his case proceeds.

Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil freed from U.S. immigration detention

BREAKING NEWS: Federal Judge Orders Mahmoud Khalil To Be Released

Just some creepy armed Mad Max guys trying to gain entry to Dodgers Stadium. ICE says it wasn’t them. DHS says they were Border Patrol. But honestly who the hell knows? They’ve given permission for any psycho to put on a ski mask, point a gun, grab people & throw them into an unmarked vehicle.

“We were there for unrelated reasons but also we were never there.”

Trump became a political figure by pushing racist conspiracies about Barack Obama, the nation’s first Black president. He and his fellow Republicans have made it clear that the history and traditions they want to preserve are on the pro-racism, pro-slavery, losing side of the Civil War.

So “pro-life.”

“A U.S. citizen!” And now he’s missing. Adrian Martinez tried to defend a man ICE was harassing. Video shows six agents swarming him. He struggles but doesn’t lay hands on them. They take him to the ground & shove him into a CBP vehicle. Abuse of power. Keep recording. Don’t stop. (1 of 2)

I don’t care what city or town you live in. If these guys jumped out of an unmarked van and grabbed you on the street, would you just assume they’re ICE or FBI? Would you willingly comply with their orders and get inside the van? THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. THIS IS NOT AMERICA.

There no way the world can survive a world war - and to stop ww 3 Netanyahu must be removed from power

🚨🚨🚨 WOW! This video needs to be seen by EVERYONE. If you think this can’t happen to you or someone in your life, you’re delusional. #MAGAKidnappers Use this toolkit to spread the word about the MAGA Kidnappers. ➡️ social.demcast.com/toolkit/MAGA...

TRUMP IS DESTROYING THE US ECONOMY.

U.S. bankruptcy Trustee Christopher Murray has filed three suits accusing Infowars host Alex Jones of hiding millions of dollars in cash and property. https://n.pr/3STi0x3

If Trump unilaterally bypasses Congress and gets us involved in this Israel-Iran war, shit better hit the fan—like impeachment for starters.

Wake up, Congress! Take your power back from the reality star unfit to make earth-shattering decisions about war and nuclear Armageddon for profit.

Today I’m leading 152 House Democrats in challenging Trump's devastating cuts to life-saving NIH research grants. Congress—not Trump—controls federal spending. Trump must do his job, “faithfully execute” the laws and stop violating the Constitution to undercut public health.

Trump’s pardons of white-collar fraudsters, GOP ripoff artists & unrepentant cop-beaters cheated the victims & taxpayers out of $1.3 BILLION in restitution & fines. Not content to steal from the poor to give to the rich, Trump’s now stealing from victims to give to criminals.

Brown shirts didn’t hide their faces. You gotta work hard to be lower than the brown shirts

Fascism /

A federal judge blocked key parts of Trump’s anti-voting order that required proof of citizenship and challenged mail ballot deadlines, saying that the states challenging the order have shown a “substantial risk” it would disenfranchise voters. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Illinois is PURE AWESOMENESS! 😎✨

Just your average commander-in-chief pop-up shop.

A proper headline. Take note, @washingtonpost.com

Michigan Republicans filed 3 articles of impeachment against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson based on conspiracy theories surrounding recent elections. Democrats say it's an effort to plant the seeds to sow discord for the 2026 midterm elections. www.democracydocket.com/analysis/mic...

11 MILLION PEOPLE!! 💥💥💥 Are we nearing the magic 3.5%?? Never forget….WE hold the power. #nokings

NEW: The authoritarian crackdown begins in LA. This is dystopian. As the dictator’s parade is broadcast in the top right corner, MSNBC’s reporter and peaceful protestors are charged by police as tear gas is fired. Watch till the end.

I had time today in Mississippi. Mic on. Message clear.

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The first U.S. bishop appointed by Pope Leo XIV—a refugee himself—is mobilizing priests to accompany migrants at immigration court on June 20. (Via Christopher Hale)

Those who stay quiet now, in the face of this lawless President, will regret it. Like so many throughout history who stood silent as dictators worked to seized power. Preserving the rule of law and our Constitution is a job that belongs to all of us.