imho, one of the best things about social media is the rapidity with which folks can get help in understanding almost anything. It makes us stronger, helping us respond faster and better to whatever is challenging us in the moment. We do better when we know more!
I understand the importance of that. On the other hand, as an external observer, it appears that the fascist takeover attempt has been planned and is being executed by... a lot of lawyers. There is deep ethical corruption in the legal realm, and the Bar certainly has some heavy introspection to do.
Are they going to work to disbar lawyers and judges who disregard the rule of law and prop up fascism? Are they encouraging bar members to file lawsuits & represent victims of the new fascist regime pro bono? What's the plan, beyond words?
Ate their Wheaties that’s the breakfast of champions I don’t see any champions right now I see a bunch of people running, scared to protect the law. I’ve never seen anything like this. They are afraid to hold up the role of the law, if I ever get arrested I know exactly what to do.
I saw this on bluesky yesterday and now I cannot stop thinking about it--we need aaallllll the former presidents, even that useless Bush, plusObama and Biden on the national stage, on TV in prime time explaining what is going on before it gets worse/unfixable.
While I generally support Peace, this is why we were saying to punch Nazis 8 years ago. Punching Nazis always was and always will be self defense. They are going to kill us, and Dems r acting like religious 20th century pacifists, which is to let them kill us.
That has been the problem since Ragen. The Dems don't control the narrative. They have also copied up to wall street wayyyyy to much. We need more Bernie Sanders and less Hilary Clinton. And it needs to get loud.
Some of us have been worried about death camps for quite a while.
But what do you all think will happen in a Civil War with a nuclear arsenal, and religious whackjobs infiltrating the officer corps? They won't need camps.
ABA can't do that, but the organization CAN recommend disbarment to the various State entities that do license lawyers in their states. And their licenses to practice before the federal bar, as well.
Well they can get on that tout suite.
And perhaps after the crumble of the rule of law in the US they can create the SC with non political appointments which must retire at 70 years of age. All the people who are prosecutors, judges and police chiefs/ sheriffs can stop being elected.
Thanks for sharing. I wonder if the American Bar might use the power it has to get more engaged… maybe they are, helping the Attorney’s that were fired, and work on disbarring others… seems like they have the power! Hope they use it.
I will always maintain that when the history of the decline and fall of the United States is written, Newt Gingrich and Mitch McConnell will play leading roles.
My father was a lawyer and state level Circuit Judge. I remember an interview of him in the local weekly newspaper, where he said, “I love the law.” That stuck with me. This ABA piece touches on, I think, what my father was thinking. More than just reasonable, structured, enforceable rules.
What the actual *?! The White House has designated Mr. Musk’s office, the United States DOGE Service, as an entity protected from public records requests and most judicial intervention until at least 2034, by classifying its documents as presidential records.
Start disbarring people today. Take away the license of every single person seeking to undermine both the rule of law and the Constitution. Use your power for good!
Every official carrying out these “affronts” in public should be recorded e2e so history remembers their contribution to not following the rule of law. Let there families bear witness to their actions. Post
Yes. Statement is welcome! But what about all the attorneys on Trump and Musk’s side arguing that their blatantly unlawful and unconstitutional activities are legal. Or JD Vance, an attorney himself, arguing that courts have no oversight over the executive branch.Good people on both sides???
Please start disbarment against all people working with him that have law licenses. They are complicit in his crimes and coup and violating their oath to the constitution when they become lawyers, neglecting the fact that they do so as voters LIKE WE ALL DO.
That could be a fight back tactic! The Bar Association should disbar any lawyers who promote or defend the overthrow (or the overthrowers) of the law! If they’re disbarred, they can’t litigate! (Right?) 🤷🏻♀️
The problem is all these organizations and courts continue to tiptoe around the illegal activities occurring. The Administration knows that a “stern” talk is basically all that will occur with no repercussions. It’s disgusting to watch someone do this to our country!
Gotta come from the state she’s barred in (FL, I believe). I know a handful of people who have filed complaints (and I’m sure there’ve been others). But…it’s Florida.
SCOTUS, as well. I'm sure others are both qualified and would love to be on the right side of history and the rule of law. The current SCOTUS are all bought and paid for, especially Clarence. They are there to do his illegal bidding and will kiss the ring of our new King any time he demands it.
John Eastman still has his license. It's time for Bar Associations to actually do something about the criminal attorneys that are writing the EOs, ignoring the constitution.
SUE Stephen Miller, but they won't. They are protecting their own. Even when breaking the law.
I have no faith that any of the judges appointed by Trump will respect the law. They have an agenda and they damn well plan on seeing it through to the end. Christian Nationalism.
It's going to be entertaining as more and more lawyers come to the realization that if the rule of law is over, there's really no purpose for them anymore and they just became part of the unskilled labour pool.
Please note that the ABA is a national trade association. It does not have anything to do with licensing lawyers to practice, sanctioning lawyers, or disbarring lawyers. That is all done on a state by state basis, so you need to contact the relevant organization in your state to take action.
NOW ... PLEASE talk to you pals in Washington, D.C.
They appear to be
completely prepared
to help Trump and Musk
in their private takeover
of the American government.
Translation:
“Most of us know new leaders bring the change we paid for. However we expect them to do it quietly and in as sneaky a fashion as possible. They should not alarm voters by blatantly stealing and oppressing people but do it a subtly as possible.”
All talk.
Most of the stains that are implementing this fascist garbage have passed the bar. Can we talk about the Federalist society?
Put up or shut up, ABA
Part of the problem is that every time, every damn time Musk and some times Trump go to court a jury let’s them off the hook. Every idiot in SF that lets Elon off is too blame, every banker, jury that let trump walk is too
It is very unfortunate that the US "Supreme Court" is controlled by 5-6 Catholic fascists who are determined to impose an authoritarian Christian nationalist regime on the American people, so that we are all bound by their beliefs and practices. (Gorsuch is officially Episcopalian, but still fascist
State bars must be prepared to immediately suspend licenses & initiate disbarment proceedings vs. any admin lawyer, from AG Bondi on down, who defies a court order.
I doubt Schumer/Jeffries have thought that far ahead, so I hope someone like @marcelias.bsky.social or @tribelaw.bsky.social is on it.
Considering it took 4 years to get Rudy Giuliani disbarred, I’m not going to hold my breath on the ABA taking action to disbar Trump’s henchmen anytime soon, if ever.
The ironic part about the situation we are in, is that the Supreme Court is responsible for it all. They interfered with the Special Counsel's prosecution of trump and capped it off with a game changing decision granting him certain immunities. Smooth move John Roberts.
Ironic but wholly predictable. Conservatives have bemoaned the fact that Nixon was held to account for 50 years. They'll never let it happen again. They'd rather invent scandals against a Democrat than let one of their own be prosecuted. They think they're cowboys, and we're hostile natives.
but if the rule book is thick enough, it can stop the knife and disarm your opponent. checkmate leftists. (please ignore the guy with a gun standing behind the knife guy)
The bar association is not a group of democrats. Labeling people on one side or the other does not help. The bar association is about LAW which is apolitical.
I agree. However, an indisputable fact of the recent happenings is that only democrats are speaking out against this incorrigible group of dumbfuck fascists.
True - but that’s where we need to change the narrative- it’s no longer a dem thing - it’s an American thing. Are you an American? If so - this is why you need to care about xyz.
ABA doesn't have the authority to disbar people. That rests with state and federal agencies. Would be interesting if they start putting pressure on those groups and get more involved with lawsuits.
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14-3:This is clear language: "shall have engaged in insurrection or rebellion against the same, or given aid or comfort to the enemies"
Pardoning insurrections is aid and comfort.
I hope we can stop the Trumpites before they declare the ABA to be a terrorist organization (not really kidding).
we're waiting!!!
And many are stepping up into being a real opposition party that they should have been in 2017.
This is the problem with the right wing propaganda machine, is that many people never see the Dems doing good things even on the center and left.
But what do you all think will happen in a Civil War with a nuclear arsenal, and religious whackjobs infiltrating the officer corps? They won't need camps.
A Collaborator working for the enemy.
The French unalived collaborators.
We shouldn’t do that but:
He should be a pariah that people spit on. He should be arrested.
🙄
And perhaps after the crumble of the rule of law in the US they can create the SC with non political appointments which must retire at 70 years of age. All the people who are prosecutors, judges and police chiefs/ sheriffs can stop being elected.
Come on now!!!!
💪🇺🇲🗽
Objects are closer than they appear.
Facilitated big time in JAN 2021
Who will save him the 3rd time.. 🤔
Where ya been, guys?
We saw it coming…
what is less so...what to do and who will/can do it
I have 6 SCotUS justices and Aileen Canon in mind.
This is a nice statement, but has the author not read the SCOTUS decision in Trump v. US?
https://www.whitehouse.gov/contact/
so, of course, there's that
Like, "pfft, the ABA? Not."
SUE Stephen Miller, but they won't. They are protecting their own. Even when breaking the law.
NOW ... PLEASE talk to you pals in Washington, D.C.
They appear to be
completely prepared
to help Trump and Musk
in their private takeover
of the American government.
“Most of us know new leaders bring the change we paid for. However we expect them to do it quietly and in as sneaky a fashion as possible. They should not alarm voters by blatantly stealing and oppressing people but do it a subtly as possible.”
Most of the stains that are implementing this fascist garbage have passed the bar. Can we talk about the Federalist society?
Put up or shut up, ABA
(there's something sinister about left-handed people)
https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/aba-news-archives/2025/02/aba-supports-the-rule-of-law/
I don't want any one to have unilateral unchecked power but isn't this exact this kinda their purpose. If the ABA is a guild.... be a guild.
*Except for the Supreme Court
I doubt Schumer/Jeffries have thought that far ahead, so I hope someone like @marcelias.bsky.social or @tribelaw.bsky.social is on it.