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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Pretty rare to watch an internet fight where I want both people to lose terribly.

dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Landmark ruling from SCOTUS last week on police violence and excessive use of force cases. The impacts of this will be enormous. Here’s everything you need to know about Barnes v. Felix.

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SCOTUS: Landmark Police Violence Ruling

The decision in Barnes v. Felix will have a significant effect on cases involving the use of excessive force by police

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

They’re separate thoughts, but history is filled with constitutional amendments that upended Supreme Court precedent. That’s typically a large reason for trying to ratify a constitutional amendment.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Ruling that the union was perpetual and indissoluble, and secession was not constitutionally permissible. An amendment to the constitution, as I say, then changes the constitution under which that case arose and could fundamentally alter the answer.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Not a pivot at all. Laws are repealed and challenged all the time. Constitutional amendments, while capable of narrowing by SCOTUS in interpretation, cannot be overturned by SCOTUS.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

(2) He is right about it being silent, which I also clearly state in the piece. However, the Supreme Court has not been silent on it.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

That case appears to be about taxes and has nothing to do with secession at all. The article you posted was about how “all it would take is Congress to approve and the president to sign.” As I say in my piece, sure that’s true…it also will never happen. And yes I know Erwin. (1)

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The article you posted is inaccurate and misleading. We can agree on reasons to secede, but the Supreme Court and the Constitution is clear. Your article uses a throwaway line about Congress and assumes it’s an easy hurdle. It’s not. Hence why people need actual legal articles from conlaw profs.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Secession. It’s one of the most commonly argued items in times of political turmoil. California should secede. Texas should secede. Maine should secede. But…can a state ACTUALLY do it? Legally? Constitutionally? Here’s the answer. Hint: it’s probably not what you think.

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Secession: Is It Legal?

It's one of the most popular demands made during times of political turmoil, but what does the Constitution say?

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

“Hunger Games: America” — can a few hundred words in the Constitution keep us from going full Katniss at the Capitol? Today’s daily constitutional law lesson: Article IV, Section2. The Privileges and Immunities Clause.

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Does the Constitution Prevent 'Hunger Games: America'?

The complicated history of Article IV and how it keeps us from dissolving into murderous districts competing for show...or something like that

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Tomorrow’s constitutional law class post will be on presidential power. I have an outline already — but what do you want to know? If there’s something specific, leave it in the comments here and I’ll try to add it!

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

How does Congress function? Why do we have two chambers? What recent rule changes have blown the system up? Why don’t we trust them anymore? And what on EARTH is a filibuster? All that and more on today’s Constitutional Law Class Lesson.

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The U.S. Congress

How It Functions (Does It?), What It Does (Cough, What It Doesn’t Do), and Why It’s So F***ed Up and Makes You Want to Rip Your Hair Out and Donate It To The Cats They’re Clearly Trying To Herd

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

“Nothing will ever be perfect” - Trump said today in response to the immigration debacles involving people wrongfully deported. “It’s better to let 100 guilty people go free than imprison one innocent person” - the foundational philosophy of American criminal law. We’re approaching DEFCON 1.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

There’s been a lot of skepticism toward federal courts recently. Much of that is — truthfully — entirely justified. In today’s Constitutional Law class, we tackle the federal court system: why we have it, how it works, and the truth behind America’s seismic collapse in court confidence.

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Constitution 101: The Federal Courts

How They Work, What They Do, And Why They’re Losing American Confidence

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

“Due process” has been thrown around a lot in recent weeks. And most of it has been…not right. In today’s Constitutional Law Class, let’s talk about due process…and what the heck is going on right now.

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Constitution 101: Due Process

What It Is, Why It Matters, and Why It's Everywhere Right Now

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Putting on my constitutional law professor hat for a moment…what the heck is a constitutional crisis? And are we in one?

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What’s a Constitutional Crisis — And, Umm…Are We There Yet?

Short answer: we need to turn this car around

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The world feels like it’s falling apart. But your kids aren’t watching the news. They’re watching you. Here’s how to navigate that.

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Positive Parenting in the Apocalypse

(Because your kids are watching)

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

I genuinely believe he doesn’t understand the distinction between Christians and Catholics. Or the difference between millions and billions.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Because I don’t get enough characters here. Here’s a more complete explanation.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

The SAVE Act isn’t about voting. It’s about normalizing citizenship status on government identification. And in the process, deputizing state officials for otherwise federal purposes by triggering an immigration duty on routine local enforcement, letting the fed govt circumvent the constitution.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Divorce monkey strikes again

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

For those who haven’t seen this, I believe this is unprecedented. I may be wrong, but I doubt it. The ABA is the largest voluntary association of lawyers in the world and is not partisan.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Imagine the rioting and outrage from the other side if Kamala had won and Mark Cuban was in the Oval Office talking about everything he’s done to slash the government.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Again, the rate is still very very very low

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

The likelihood is still very low, but that’s likely more a medical decision than a legal one if you’re having no symptoms. I’d say talk to your doctor to get their opinion on it. Make sense?

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Almost 20% of US women have taken Depo Provera. Recent studies show a 5x higher likelihood of brain/spine tumors (meningiomas) for those who used it. While the rate is still very low, we’re seeing a number of cases. If you’ve been diagnosed with one after Depo use, please email me. It’s a large MDL.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Elon has one goal. Turn X into an everything platform, including a financial payment system that replaces your bank. He’s said it before. Everything that’s happening rn aligns. It’s no coincidence that the CFPB shut shut down today. They were actively trying to enforce oversight on his X goal.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Never forget that in 14 days, multiple federal agencies have been dismantled, and our systems of healthcare, education, environment, civil rights, and technology have all been dramatically overhauled. But we still have to worry about our kids being shot in school because of “the constitution.”

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The richest man in the world is not looking out for you. He’s not your friend. He’s the richest man in the world precisely for that reason. This is insanity.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

He still owns a minority share. Almost 30% I believe

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I just know @mcuban.bsky.social is planning something if he just traded the best player in the NBA and not even in the prime of his career yet…

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Important economics reminder for all: these tariffs are a tax on US companies paid to the US gov’t. Companies have bottom lines. They’re not going to lose that much margin, especially with shareholders, employees, etc. So that tariff cost is passed onto us: the consumer. Things get more expensive.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

A reminder: SCOTUS upholding the TikTok ban lays the groundwork for banning DeepSeek. Right as it’s threatening to disrupt all of big tech by doing everything we do in AI…but better and astronomically cheaper. Crazy how convenient that is, yeah?

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Every time I worry about AI taking over the world, I remember that my iPhone still autocorrects to “what the he’ll” or “we’ll yeah” and I feel a little better.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

As a general rule of thumb, document everything.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Employment discrimination cases will be off the charts. We’ve seen this before. Many employers will interpret recent declarations incorrectly. State & federal protections still abound and can’t be undone like that. No matter where you are, I can either help you or find a lawyer who can. Just fyi.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

The federal judge that temporarily halted the birthright citizenship recision EO is a Reagan appointee. This is not a partisan decision. As I said the other day, it’s basic constitutional knowledge. In the judge’s words:

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

It wouldn’t (and couldn’t) be retroactive no matter what

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

CONTEXT: This particular post is about the EO yesterday purporting to “end birthright citizenship.” Aside from being a valid constitutional right for over a century (1868 for the 14th amendment, 1898 for the SCOTUS ruling), it’s also how Kamala achieved citizenship. That’s not a coincidence.

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

No. An executive order cannot simply overturn a Supreme Court ruling. They know that. That’s not the goal. They want three things: (1) to force the current Court to reinterpret the 14th amendment; (2) to test the limits of the executive-judiciary construct; and (3) to humiliate Kamala and her legacy

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

It’s what happens when I’m not trying to just keep myself from spilling coffee

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dadchats @dadchats.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A presidential inauguration costs around $200 million. Paid for by all of us taxpayers, private donors, and companies. But sure tell me more about “tHe PrIcE oF eGgS bEiNg OuT oF cOnTrOl!!”

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