Breaking on @MSNBC: 23 state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the federal aid freeze from taking effect. The lawsuit asks for a temporary restraining order, calling Trump's move "arbitrary and capricious." - ThreadSky

tlarson28.bsky.social•25 days ago

His entire life has been arbitrary and capricious 😐

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jaygeo24.bsky.social•25 days ago

It is not your money, Donald!

Time to be impeached...

Immediately!

House? Senate?
Dictatorship or not?

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petrarca.bsky.social•25 days ago

Can they "judge shop" it like Republicans do?

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threekitties.bsky.social•25 days ago

Someone better light a fire under those judges asses. America needs them to rule on this immediately!

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harlemedic.bsky.social•25 days ago

As soon as some judges remember their own 90 year old Aunt Sally is in a long term facility paid for in large part by Medicaid…

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tgagemurphy.bsky.social•25 days ago

I LIKE TO WATCH IT BURN!

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ahabofgilead.bsky.social•25 days ago

He’s burning the house down with all of us trapped inside.

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kimcat44.bsky.social•24 days ago

Now we see why corrupt SCOTUS gave Trump broad immunity.

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monicachilton.bsky.social•25 days ago

@nickbrownnow.bsky.social lmk if I can help!

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mrmike59.bsky.social•25 days ago

need to file a permanent restraining order.

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veronicatess.bsky.social•24 days ago

They left out the word insensitive!

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drawsacat.bsky.social•25 days ago

Hope the courts act quickly.

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stoppeterthiel.bsky.social•25 days ago

Ok. we have to rely on the states to stop this madness... I am okay with that. Thanks for the update

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dkivel.bsky.social•25 days ago

👏👏

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stuartcortez.bsky.social•25 days ago

The state attorneys general who did not join will have the most affected citizens but they won’t get a real message why. They will get a Fox message blaming Obama or DEI or something.

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multifandomhomo.bsky.social•24 days ago

Do you have a link to an article i can share?

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cmichellesummers.bsky.social•25 days ago

When fascist MAGA Republicans are able to ignore the rule of law, release 1600 violent domestic terrorists, & embezzle trillions from the national treasury, then do ya think they will listen to a judge telling them to stop?

Seriously? You in Congress are willing to live in denial as sitting ducks?

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oneserenitynow.bsky.social•25 days ago

And it worked!

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ambcaw.bsky.social•24 days ago

Must block him at every move!!

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confusedpenguin.bsky.social•24 days ago

Let me guess: all Blue states.
While Texas AG is making lists of people to sacrifice on the altar of The Orange One. Ïa! Ïa! Truphu fhtagn!

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tekrantz.bsky.social•25 days ago

MAGA delenda est #magadelendaest

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rmz1961.bsky.social•25 days ago

I'd like to know why Shapiro in PA didn't sign on to it.

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pjlm.bsky.social•25 days ago

He’s not the AG.

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rmz1961.bsky.social•24 days ago

Thanks I had a brain fart

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pjlm.bsky.social•24 days ago

He used to be!

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gabby0219.bsky.social•24 days ago

AG in Pennsylvania is a Republican.

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rmz1961.bsky.social•24 days ago

You're right. Thanks for keeping me honest. Appreciate it.

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jannetteb.bsky.social•25 days ago

I want to know is my state on that list? Colorado. Where can we get a copy of the states that are fighting?

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chim-chim.bsky.social•25 days ago

Isn't the law firm representing Trump called Arbitrary and Capricious?

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jimraff.bsky.social•25 days ago

Dewey, Cheatum, and Howe.

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starteller.bsky.social•25 days ago

Some of the best lawyers around! Sarcasm.

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jefff61.bsky.social•24 days ago

Well played.

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alt-irs.bsky.social•25 days ago

I thought it was Payne & Fears. 🤣

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chim-chim.bsky.social•25 days ago

No. It was the last law firm he didn't pay. Thoughts and prayers.

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pkolbenschlag.bsky.social•25 days ago

I thought it was Vexatious, Groundless and Schitt LLP.

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pkolbenschlag.bsky.social•25 days ago

That's probably just the civil team

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oaklandishdude.bsky.social•25 days ago

How about fucking unconstitutional that'd be good.

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hartfield01.bsky.social•24 days ago

The attorney general’s didn’t use the word “retaliatory”❗️❗️

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u-can-eat-brioche.bsky.social•24 days ago

Ah so the states that should consider succession. Do they not carry the majority of the wealth?

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cheryllyn.bsky.social•25 days ago

not either ... it told u it was coming for revenge and u just thought it was kiddin .... no the rethugs won't bow that low ... stupid is as stupid does

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woodshed.bsky.social•25 days ago

Great. Dems save the day again and will just end up being blamed for egg prices and lose the next round of elections.

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joseortega78.bsky.social•25 days ago

Our luck we will get a Trump judge.

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mayita77.bsky.social•25 days ago

The sc will rubber stamp this for him

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sunrises.bsky.social•25 days ago

No they won’t

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rjcass.bsky.social•25 days ago

. . . and trump just said he vows to upend U.S. education system ‘very soon’ truth social

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donnayoungdc.bsky.social•25 days ago

Do American taxpayers realize how much it's costing them for Trump's corrupt DOJ to defend Trump's & his #Project2025 Nazis' illegal activities?
Trump's goal is to destroy our U.S. government, create chaos & leave Americans financially weak.
Trump & his Republicans are doing Putin's work for him.

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lloydosten.bsky.social•25 days ago

Because that’s how the convicted felon operates..no rhyme nor reason to anything

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paghetti.bsky.social•25 days ago

the list. is your state on it? only 1 is a red state and it is in the top ten states for receiving welfare from the fed.
https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2025/01/28/omb-federal-funding-freeze-state-attorney-general-lawsuits

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micahbb.bsky.social•25 days ago

did Faye Dunaway draft the statement? 👀

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morey000.bsky.social•25 days ago

I just checked. Nothing about medicare being shut down in all 50 states on FoxNews

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starteller.bsky.social•25 days ago

Okay. Thanks. I only have Medicare.

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morey000.bsky.social•24 days ago

I actually meant to type Medicade but autocorrect keeps changing it. But- no cuts to Medicare … yet. Except the part where he’s no longer going to negotiate prices with drug companies so a bunch of drugs are about to skyrocket

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lakernurse.bsky.social•25 days ago

Medicare portals are different than Medicaid. Medicaid serves the poor and some people with certain disabilities. It’s not surprising that the poor are being targeted. So anything on Fox about Medicaid?

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peregrinamom-sandy.bsky.social•25 days ago

Faux news you mean.

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toomuchdystopia.bsky.social•25 days ago

Give it time.

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itcamefromthe216.bsky.social•25 days ago

Medicare ≠ Medicaid

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cchampigny9.bsky.social•25 days ago

This is how dems need to respond in Trump’s new era—loudly, meaningfully, and with impact.

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thetruthisblue.bsky.social•24 days ago

This is how we fight.
Do not protest.
Do not take to the streets.
That's not good for Americans because the fascists are wanting to declare martial law.
We are invisible, we are indivisible.

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carronica.bsky.social•25 days ago

What about USAID stop work order?

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mnswede.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you for watching MSNBC- I gave up cable news after the election. They let us down.

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lanceulanoff.com•25 days ago

The obvious, go-to title for a book about the Trump Presidency:

"Arbitrary and Capricious."

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mi-forest.bsky.social•25 days ago

Or
Stupid and Destructive

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spottedtb.bsky.social•25 days ago

Well that’s kind.
Cruel and hateful is more like it

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tbeaumont.bsky.social•25 days ago

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sheenajunglequeen.bsky.social•24 days ago

Rupert Murdoch contributed too.

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strykie187.bsky.social•25 days ago

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yeahmybad.bsky.social•25 days ago

And how are many framing this?

Letitia James is filing this lawsuit (with no mention of other AGs).

or

Letitia James is filing this lawsuit (along with other unnamed AGs).

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cxmcha.bsky.social•25 days ago

His actions are one of a takeover. It’s time to get your guns out and start firing.

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myglow-61.bsky.social•24 days ago

Horrific!

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legalespresso.bsky.social•25 days ago

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, however, used his time to threaten Costco if they don't get rid of their DEI policies. Another Free Enterprise Republican at work.

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radialaf.bsky.social•25 days ago

The other 27 are busy preparing the orders for us to report to the camps.

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k-kelly-coho.bsky.social•25 days ago

NOW is when I’d like to see a big protest in the streets. The Trump administration is illegally seeking to take funds away from (among other people) VETERANS to further enrich Nazi sympathizer Musk and his ilk. We should take to the streets with this message.

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drjohnfrancis.bsky.social•25 days ago

I would have used the terms contentious and life-threatening

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caligreg.bsky.social•24 days ago

A Pause on Funding Pause

A freeze declared, but not for long,
Backlash proved Trump’s choice was wrong.
The courts stepped in, the plan was dead,
And left him scratching his big orange head.

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walteriv.bsky.social•25 days ago

Should be the Red States since they “sponge off the government”

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vmg-ylw.bsky.social•25 days ago

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camofarc.bsky.social•25 days ago

How about "unconstitutional?"

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dmansini.bsky.social•25 days ago

Great - now @democrats-judiciary.house.gov bring articles of impeachment

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bryanboru.bsky.social•25 days ago

We need more, sadly. His cultists in Congress and his whipping stick corporate controllers will abuse & threaten Congress into submitting unless it's a catalog of irrefutable evidence to present. Logic is failed in those Rooms.

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poonchki.bsky.social•25 days ago

Immediately!!!!!!!!

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irmaspikeymama.bsky.social•25 days ago

Our Michigan AG Dana Nessel is one of them.

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chuckfree57.bsky.social•25 days ago

Overthrow Trump

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davidcares.bsky.social•25 days ago

So they are coming after our healthcare after all. #MAGAmonsters

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jianliyang.bsky.social•24 days ago

“Don’t give into the lies. Don’t give into the fear. Hold onto the truth and to hope”

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pcta1129.bsky.social•25 days ago

Answering my own question
California, New York, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia

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pcta1129.bsky.social•25 days ago

Which states?

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gigithebluesky.bsky.social•25 days ago

Following. WA AG has not announced yet.

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pcta1129.bsky.social•25 days ago

Includes Washington
https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-files-lawsuit-seeks-immediate-court-order-block-sweeping

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gigithebluesky.bsky.social•25 days ago

Washington state, right?

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pcta1129.bsky.social•25 days ago

Both State and DC according to CA AG press release

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gigithebluesky.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thanks so much!

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sparklerblue2.bsky.social•25 days ago

Abusive power

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reclaimingchris.bsky.social•25 days ago

Taking a page out of the Tennessee playbook, I see. Tennessee doesn’t pass laws, they pass lawsuits. Seems Trump likes to do the same thing.

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reinhardwitiak.bsky.social•25 days ago

Bingo. Arbitrary. Capricious. Precise terms of legal art. Sharp as a diamond tipped scalpel.

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rikkitrevi.bsky.social•24 days ago

27 must not mind.

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predictionmonk.bsky.social•24 days ago

👍

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twinpics1.bsky.social•24 days ago

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eddycares.bsky.social•25 days ago

Hey friends
I have made a huge mistake of my life right now
I need your prayers
guidance and help

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kateculliton.bsky.social•25 days ago

"arbitrary and capricious."

not

Vindictive and dangerous?

Words matter.

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coffeecynic.bsky.social•25 days ago

Right! This is def not arbitrary, it is planned and serves a purpose to destabilize the American public.

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davidlight.bsky.social•25 days ago

Oh no. A lawsuit from Dems. What ever will the king with absolute immunity do?

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respectoakland.bsky.social•25 days ago

You people are never satisfied. Dems need to "do something". When they do something, it's "why bother DOING something".
BTW, the immunity is from criminal prosecution for official acts. Even this SCOTUS isn't likely to hold an EO supersedes legislation.

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brentbradshaw.bsky.social•25 days ago

I'd rather this than nothing.

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jvsylvester.bsky.social•25 days ago

You seem to misunderstand the immunity decision. It says Trump is largely exempt from criminal prosecution once he leaves office. That's a personal privilege.

It has no bearing upon the legitimacy of actions like the impoundment memo. If his actions are unlawful, they may be enjoined.

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jvsylvester.bsky.social•25 days ago

Further, the immunity from prosecution is not "absolute." I recommend reading the decision to see that, yes, it is very broad, but not "absolute."

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bluetx3.bsky.social•25 days ago

Seeking immediate injunctive relief to stop his illegal actions. Like they just did and won on the birthright citizenship issue. Read more.

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rebecca-furniss.bsky.social•25 days ago

Off with his
sHead!👑 🤭

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taradublinrocks.bsky.social•25 days ago

This is why Joe Biden set a record for judicial appointments

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respectoakland.bsky.social•25 days ago

Don't get me started Ms Tara. That some of the same people who voted to protect abortion rights voted to give the GOP 4 more years of judicial appointments. 🤬

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luful.bsky.social•25 days ago

Yes he knew it would come down to the courts

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starteller.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank you, Joe!

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radialaf.bsky.social•25 days ago

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wilsonh.bsky.social•25 days ago

That isn't what the immunity decision means.

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cameraguy516.bsky.social•25 days ago

Let’s go! #BlueCrew

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sisterup.bsky.social•25 days ago

Also murderous

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easterbrooksj.bsky.social•25 days ago

The Dem haters: Why aren’t the Democrats doing anything!!??

The Democrats: Uhmmm…

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cstrider.bsky.social•25 days ago

Why isn't this 50 states? Really? There are real Americans hurt across the country.

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mi-forest.bsky.social•25 days ago

Any state that has republican leadership is more than ready to make people suffer and/or die.

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bajaarizona.bsky.social•25 days ago

Holding our breath for Texas to do this (huge state population would send a message if they did sue) will just result in a lot of blue faces.

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peppymints.bsky.social•25 days ago

There were states that sued for the right to let women die so…yeah.

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cj20000.bsky.social•25 days ago

Can the thaw then only pertain to the 23???

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kathiemcmcclure.bsky.social•25 days ago

But not Kentucky due to having a GOP Attorney General, despite the devastating impact this will have on Appalachia and the mostly very rural state outside of about 5-6 cities.

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rabbs6.bsky.social•25 days ago

Not Iowa either. Our state is too busy kissing 🍊 ass to do anything good and beneficial.

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nebulouswonder.bsky.social•25 days ago

And not Texas, because our AG sucks.

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shannonmck.bsky.social•25 days ago

Nope. Ken Paxton is busy suing Costco for "illegal DEI practices"

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rodhargrove.bsky.social•25 days ago

Arbitrary, Specious and petulant.

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poonchki.bsky.social•25 days ago

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ricosuavejd.bsky.social•25 days ago

Pathetic it isn't 50 states.

The President has no unilateral authority to simply stop Congressionally appropriated funds.

None

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stwiek.bsky.social•24 days ago

So y do agencies & institutions affected need 2 comply? Can s/o explain? Like i have no civic knowledge. Thank you

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km528.bsky.social•25 days ago

Where are we meeting to plan the overthrow?

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plankter.bsky.social•24 days ago

I hope they have enough staff to handle all the lawsuits they're going to end up making. All of which will be necessary, but it's going to take a lot of work. All worth it.

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churlayla.bsky.social•25 days ago

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mot-chicagoland.bsky.social•25 days ago

Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia

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fromthemargins.bsky.social•25 days ago

United States of America #ReportingForDuty

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starteller.bsky.social•25 days ago

But not Youngkin led VA!

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l-rod.bsky.social•25 days ago

That MFer is useless!!!!

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sadiebess.bsky.social•25 days ago

The AG of VA is a Republican, and the Governor can't force him to do shit.

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l-rod.bsky.social•25 days ago

All Republicans are useless.

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nicktide.bsky.social•25 days ago

Yay NC!

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fanofwalt.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thanks for the list!

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dangfine.bsky.social•25 days ago

We have a new AG in WA. Glad to see he is busy working.

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independentoutrage.bsky.social•25 days ago

Where is Pennsylvania?

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gabby0219.bsky.social•24 days ago

Pennsylvania AG is a Trumper. Call Dave Sunday at 717 787 3391 to join the other Attorneys General to protect us from Trump’s “Freeze”. Medicaid and other vital government programs are on the line. Flood his office with calls.

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bluedotnebraska.bsky.social•25 days ago

Not Nebraska, here they are bullying Costco to stop their DEI policies.

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waymorejoy1.bsky.social•25 days ago

Not Ohio. 🤬🤬🤬

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margaret-susan.bsky.social•25 days ago

Say his name.
Ohio’s Attorney General Dave Yost is too busy planning his just-announced candidacy for governor to stand with the Attorneys General of 23 other states in this challenge.

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bluemoot.bsky.social•25 days ago

Where is Pennsylvania?

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independentoutrage.bsky.social•25 days ago

Dave Sunday is republican, fat chance he will stand with the people & not felon 47.

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bluemoot.bsky.social•24 days ago

So disappointing between that and Fetterman.

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demboomer.bsky.social•25 days ago

Don the con knows he can just ignore lawsuits, restraining orders, even the Supreme Court judgements. None of it means a damn to him. What are they gonna do? Admonish him? How many times have we heard him say “I can do anything I want as President”?

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lisatheliberal.bsky.social•25 days ago

Thank goodness for our legal system. Half of our Democratic members of congress are a disappointment 😒.

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thelotusgoddess.bsky.social•25 days ago

Only half? I can only think of a small handful who haven't completely abandoned their duty - and their constituencies

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sweatgamerepeat.bsky.social•25 days ago

Which states?

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ahabofgilead.bsky.social•25 days ago

I know that New York, Delaware, and Massachusetts are involved, from the press conference earlier today.

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ahabofgilead.bsky.social•25 days ago

Here’s more info. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2025/01/28/donald-trump-federal-grants-paused-delaware-attorney-general-lawsuit/77998618007/

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jannetteb.bsky.social•25 days ago

Also, it's important to note that many programs are there to support other programs. For instance, Medicaid supports Medicare. If Medicaid fails the American people, then Medicare fails the American people.

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jannetteb.bsky.social•25 days ago

I just want to point out that people in nursing care homes, assisted living and those with serious illnesses are not covered right now as Medicaid funding portals are down. Lack of funding equals death. Litigation takes how long?

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porqupine-ridge.com•25 days ago

Imagine trying to check out of the hospital right now, or pick up your LIFE SUSTAINING maintenance meds from the Pharmacy. This is insane.

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starteller.bsky.social•25 days ago

God knows VA with Youngkin won’t go against Trump. We kick Glenn out in November.

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5rowdymutts.bsky.social•25 days ago

We sure do!

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lowerkey.bsky.social•25 days ago

Youngkin is such a tool! 🪛

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allisonmy.bsky.social•24 days ago

VA Gov is limited to one four-year term. His ends next January. We vote for a new VA gov next November. Winsome Sears is the likely GOP nominee and she’s as bad as he is. Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger is one candidate running in the Dem primary. Don’t know the others.

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starteller.bsky.social•23 days ago

Yes. Sears is supposed to be anti-Trump, but she’s really pro-gun. Spamberger seems good!

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jimstevens.bsky.social•25 days ago

I’m sure but it’s just illegal so let’s start there

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toimaker.bsky.social•25 days ago

WhY woN’t THe DeMs dO AnYtHIng!

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singsoup.bsky.social•25 days ago

Arrest him!

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bluerockresistor.bsky.social•24 days ago

Where are the other AG'S

THAT ARE NOT DOING THEIR JOBS.

I only count 23

It should have been ALL FIFTY

WHERE ARE YOU.

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wrmac.bsky.social•25 days ago

I hate those twins! Arbitrary and Capricious.

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islayjura.bsky.social•25 days ago

Call your Senator and your Congressman to tell them what services you are worried about losing! They all need this info to fight this power grab.

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mi-forest.bsky.social•25 days ago

It doesn't have to be just what *you* are worried about losing! We all have a right to care about what our family members, friends, and even complete strangers would be losing!

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cynucla.bsky.social•24 days ago

and its also illegal - Congress needs to start impeachment discussions

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idahoeliberal.bsky.social•24 days ago

Nah, that’s a waste of time.

We need to develop a realistic plan to protect ourselves from Trumpism

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blockhead48.bsky.social•25 days ago

Senators and congressman please heed the call!! This is a lawless regime. Forget about civility! Did Mitch play nice. For the people for ffs!

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dsteak.bsky.social•24 days ago

0 GOP AG's I believe

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traubwest.bsky.social•25 days ago

Hope PA’s new Republican AG joins the lawsuit.

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hmcraft.bsky.social•25 days ago

So do I, but not holding my breath. Admittedly, I don’t know much about him.

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nhughes18.bsky.social•25 days ago

This is how it’s gonna be now. He says and does outlandish things. The good guys push back. He claims he tried but ‘deep state yadda yadda’ He looks like a hero to dumb people. No worthwhile work gets done on his watch and oh PS the world is now on fire.

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