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The New York Times declares dignity, professionalism, and courage in law firms “nearly impossible.” I suggest this framing exposes more about legacy media’s own problems than it does about the legal profession.

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I cannot say this strongly enough -- If you are a member of the DC Bar, VOTE NOW for Diane Seltzer for president.

submitted 7 hours ago • 30 comments

Indiana will be sued.

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Aaron's work is essential, as is his newsletter. Sign up now. www.publicnotice.co.

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In the past few weeks, the Trump Justice Department dropped or withdrew its involvement in 7 voting rights cases filed under the Biden Administration. Paige and I explain these cases and what they mean about the future of voting rights and federal election law enforcement. youtu.be/4b-h3LnQolk

submitted 9 hours ago • 31 comments

Republicans are trying to steal an election in North Carolina. For the sake of our democracy, let us hope the courts once again prevent that from happening. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/repu...

submitted 21 hours ago • 69 comments

If we make it through this dark period with democracy intact, it may be because the administration's incompetence was greater than its depravity.

submitted 22 hours ago • 1726 comments

I started Democracy Docket in 2020 to be a check on Donald Trump's attacks on democracy. Five years later, its work is more important than ever before. Please consider joining today to help support its vital work. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member

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Trump is breaking the law. How is that not in the headline?

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NEW VIDEO: In the past few weeks, the Trump Justice Department dropped or withdrew its involvement in 7 voting rights cases filed under the Biden Administration. Paige and I explain these cases and what they mean about the future of voting rights. www.youtube.com/watch?v=4b-h...

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Are they still throwing him a black tie dinner where he gets to veto the entertainment and not even show up? Support pro-democracy, independent media.

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"We in the philanthropic community must not wait like sitting ducks. We must prepare and unite to defend our freedom to support the millions of people who rely on charitable foundations to build stronger, healthier communities and opportunities for all." - @guitarwatson.bsky.social

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submitted 2 days ago • 21 comments

So, @marcelias.bsky.social & I are getting together at 7 ET with the good folks at @bigtentusa.bsky.social to talk about democracy, and there's still time for you to RSVP and join us!

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“The government is asserting a right to stash away residents of this country in foreign prisons without the semblance of due process that is the foundation of our constitutional order,” the court said. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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In a filing Wednesday evening, Jefferson Griffin — the Republican candidate seeking to overturn the North Carolina Supreme Court 2024 election results — asked the state appeals court to disenfranchise more voters by expanding the number of ballots included in the state’s cure process.

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NEW: “An independent federal agency is going forward with President Donald Trump’s sweeping elections executive order despite a barrage of lawsuits challenging it as an assault on states’ constitutional authority to run their own elections.” www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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This video Paige and I did explaining what happened in court today is going viral. Thank you for all the nice comments and to the thousands of new subscribers. I hope you find it useful. youtu.be/5HRmolBoM_k

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Republicans are more eager than ever to embrace the Big Lie and have become even bolder in their willingness to engage in mass disenfranchisement to secure and hold power. If federal courts endorse the GOP’s scheme here, it will open the floodgates to similar efforts in the future.

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If what the capitulating law firms told the NY Times is correct, then they are the most incompetent lawyers in America. It isn't possible that they thought that they made a deal with Donald Trump and he was getting nothing and it would not come back to bite them.

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In a court filing Tuesday evening, North Carolina election officials put the number of ballots at risk of being thrown out in the state’s Supreme Court race at a significantly lower mark than the 5,000-plus previously thought to be at issue. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

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With Judge Boasberg's contempt opinion today, we at the beginning of a constitutional crisis. And the Trump administration gets to decide whether we descend into further chaos or restore the rule of law. Trust Democracy Docket to keep you informed: newsletters.democracydocket.com

submitted 3 days ago • 99 comments

NEW VIDEO: Federal Judge James Boasberg has found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt of court for showing “a willful disregard” toward his March 15 orders requiring it return hundreds of migrants it sent to a notorious prison in El Salvador. Paige and I explain.

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If the judge is looking for an attorney to prosecute the Trump administration for contempt of court... 🙋‍♂️

submitted 3 days ago • 352 comments

The only thing missing from the reporting is what Trump said to the heads of these law firms: "Some day, and that day may never come, I'll call upon you to do a service for me."

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I wrote to Democracy Docket members in February about the exact scenario now playing out in federal court -- including what happens next if the Trump administration tries to ignore a finding of contempt. Sign up now to stay informed. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-signup

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🚨BREAKING: Judge finds flying migrants to El Salvador after orders not to "demonstrate a willful disregard for its Order, sufficient for the Court to conclude that probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt." Visit www.democracydocket.com for full details and analysis.

submitted 3 days ago • 1599 comments

This was 100% predictable (and predicted). The big firms that capitulated will cave and do whatever Trump wants. He owns them and will humiliate them for the next 3+ years. If you are a lawyer at one of these firms, leave now with your dignity. If you are a law student -- is this what you want?

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Congratulations Skye! "Skye Perryman works tirelessly every day to safeguard our enduring, yet fragile, democracy" time.com/collections/...

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My latest about how Republicans are trying to steal an election in North Carolina and how it could usher in a new era of unprecedented election subversion. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/repu...

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submitted 3 days ago • 42 comments

🚨Attention Members of the DC Bar🚨 Ballots went out today for key positions in the DC bar. Please vote for: Diane Seltzer for President Amanda Molina for Treasurer Note: Seltzer is running against Pam Bondi's brother. Get your ballot and vote ASAP.

submitted 3 days ago • 234 comments

🚨BREAKING: A group of law students, represented by Democracy Forward, filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from gaining access to sensitive personal information. Paige and I discuss the courage of these students and the ongoing assault on the legal profession. youtu.be/NTP3Agz4K4Q

submitted 4 days ago • 93 comments

Republicans are trying to steal an election in North Carolina. They have been laying the groundwork for five months, and unless the federal courts intervene, they just might succeed. If they do, it could usher in a new era of election subversion in future contests across the country.

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I suggest everyone become very, very familiar with this piece by law Professor @david.noll.org. I suspect you will be referring to it often. www.democracydocket.com/opinion/if-t...

submitted 4 days ago • 462 comments

We are now at the point where the AP can write this as if its a simple background fact and it sparks no outrage: "Trump has made no secret of his plans to use the power of the federal government to target domestic political adversaries."

submitted 4 days ago • 184 comments

I would not have predicted that large universities would show more courage than either Big Law or corporate media. Good for them.

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Big Law's capitulation to Donald Trump is a billion dollar betrayal of democracy and the rule of law. I write about this and much more in my Tuesday tip-sheet. Join Democracy Docket now to receive it straight to your inbox tomorrow morning. newsletters.democracydocket.com/member-signup

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VoteVets Action Fund, the North Carolina Alliance for Retired Americans, and two individual voters all working with Democratic operative Marc Elias’ law firm filed a separate appeal. www.carolinajournal.com/riggs-groups...

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🚨BREAKING: On behalf of NC Alliance for Retired Americans and VoteVets AF, my firm has filed an appeal to the Fourth Circuit to block the Republicans' efforts to steal a North Carolina state Supreme Court election. Follow Democracy Docket for full details. www.democracydocket.com/cases/north-...

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