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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

3/ Saturday schedule, 3 panels, Oct. 24

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

2/ All-day Friday schedule, Oct. 23

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

1/ Wed-Thursday schedule, Oct 21-22:

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The 2026 BU Law Review Conference, Oct. 21-24: "Presidentialism and the Escalation of Executive Power" Pre-note by Cass Sunstein, Oct 21 Keynote by Ricky Revesz, Oct. 23 8 panels Oct 22-24: On Con Law/History, Admin, Immigration, Advocacy, Restoring Democracy Schedule: www.bu.edu/law/engageme...

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Presidentialism and the Escalation of Executive Power | The 2026 BU Law Review Conference | School of Law

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I’m sorry you see other people so uncharitably. That must be a hard way to go through the world.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I have met him. We’ve been on a panel together. I’m sorry you see other people so uncharitably. That must be a hard way to go through the world.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Jensen Huang is either insane, a high-functioning idiot, or he thinks we all are idiots and he can sell us on his weapons-grade free market A.I. BS. Either way, he is recklessly endangering us all. How did Ezra Klein not lose it during this nonsense ? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Jensen Huang Thinks A.I. Alarmism Has Gone Too Far

Podcast Episode · The Ezra Klein Show · September 23 · 1h 48m

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This would be like appointing a criminal to run the FBI or the DOJ. Or appointing a pro-pollution industry insider to run the EPA. Or appointing a pro-Russia mole as Director of National Intelligence. Or appointing an anti-vaxxer to run the FDA. Oh wait... www.semafor.com/article/09/2...

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Exclusive: Bessent eyed for Trump’s ‘AI czar’

The Treasury Secretary has long played a central role in administration policymaking on the issue.

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Joseph Rezek @rezekjoe.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

BREAKING: Boston University's English department (my dept) recently voted to approve new learning outcomes for the English major, including an anti-AI provision that requires students to “craft and revise writing that is sustained, original, and generated without the assistance of AI."

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New Learning Outcomes Announced | English

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Alex Amadeo @alexamadeo.com · 17/09/2026

things like this make me proud to be a BU alum

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

My fantasy football team name: The Jahmyr-oquai Virtual Insanities (This name is rated Gen-X)

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

It's fair to blame Merrick Garland for the delay in appointing a special counsel (Jack Smith) until Nov 2022. I don't know how you can blame Jack Smith. He moved relatively quickly from appointment to indictment 8 months later, Summer 2023. AG Garland was responsible for at least 1 year delay.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

4/ If Roberts had any notion that he and a majority were likely to adopt a new and unprecedented scope of criminal immunity, they had a duty to take the expedited appeal in 2023. Foreseeably, the Roberts Court’s timing allowed Trump to outrun both the prosecutors and the lower courts.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

3/ The decision to 1) deny Smith's Dec 2023 expedited appeal... 2) but then take 4 months to review on regular appeal in spring 2024 (and reverse and remand) meant that the Supreme Court foreseeably prevented a trial from taking place anytime in 2024.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

2/ The pivotal decision: Step 1: The Roberts Court declined to take the expedited direct appeal from Jack Smith in Dec. 2023. The Roberts Court made a choice to give the DC Circuit 4 months to rule on immunity. Step 2: The Roberts Court took another 4 months to reverse & remand.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Thank you, @adamliptak.bsky.social @nytimes.com for including my point about Trump v. U.S. and the Roberts Court's injudicious delays - predictably running out the clock on Jack Smith's Jan 6 trial. Trump outruns the lower courts b/c the Roberts Court assists him: www.nytimes.com/2026/09/02/u...

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Trump’s Speed on the White House Ballroom Threatens to Outpace the Courts

In his breakneck construction of a grand ballroom and in many other initiatives, critics say, the president has tried to outrun judicial review.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

My rule on using A.I. is the same as a famous warning about the dangers of A.I. from 1983: "A strange game. The only winning move is not to play." Just say no to A.I.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I’m optimistic about the recent additions and the players returning from injury. Sometimes it takes patience in order to dare and to do... And do it right.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I like this change only because the old mnemonic HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior) now becomes "SHAME on US" Almost literally.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Justices need to read more history

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Yes. Cov- f'ing -fefe Or maybe he meant to type "Covid-FIFA," almost revealing global conspiracy to delay the World Cup, a plan-demic.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Can we also stop with the “I am truly humbled by [followed by announcing a big honor] It’s fine to say “I’m honored…” - better than writing the opposite in some awkward uncomfortable cliche

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I shoulda said “interjected expletives FTFW”

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I approve of the two f’s in “UEFFA” We know what the second one stands for. Should also be “FIFFA” The interjected expletive FTW

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Heidi Kitrosser @heidikitrosser.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In case anyone wants edited-for-class versions of Trump v Slaughter & Trump v Cook, here's a link to a packet I just prepared for one class session of my upper division Presidential Power class. Obviously, YMMV in terms of my editing choices. acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:...

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The Downballot @the-downballot.com · 19/08/2026

Democrat Brandon Dukes appears to have flipped a GOP-held Pennsylvania House seat in Butler County that Trump carried 59-40 in 2024. Dukes' win would give Democrats, who won a 1-seat majority in both 2022 and 2024, a big pickup ahead of the fall when the whole chamber is up.

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A Democrat is leading in a special election in Butler County — a district Trump won by 18 points

In a stunning election in a deep-red state House district in southwestern Butler County, Democrat Brandon Dukes was leading Republican Scott Timko by a...

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Marty Lederman @martylederman.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

I honestly don't know how anyone is sleeping at night, or why this isn't the singular thing all policymakers are most focused upon. @hlntnr.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/o...

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Opinion | The A.I.s Are Already Out of Control

Helen Toner, who served on OpenAI’s board, hopes the recent hack by that company’s models serves as a warning.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Can you see a difference between comparing Gaza to the Warsaw Ghetto... and actually calling Israeli officials "Nazis"?

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

3/ And this? I denounce Ben-Gvir. This guy calls him a Nazi. I reply "that's offensive hyperbole. Please delete." The reply: "God have mercy on your soul" Ignorant self-righteousness much?

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

1/ Invoking Himmler? Do you have any idea who Himmler actually was and what he actually did??

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Delete this. bsky.app/profile/jeds...

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

And maybe it is helpful if denouncing Ben-Gvir also smokes out left-wing bias and ignorance. I'm not saying they are comparable dangers, but let's not be naive about what is lurking on the far left. Anonymous Bluesky accounts may be marginal voices. Or maybe they're revealing.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

If you can't tell, then you need to pause, re-read, and then read a book about actual Nazis and the Holocaust. Thanks.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I post this item, and immediately 3 users on Bluesky agree... and re-post by invoking the Nazis or saying the IDF is worse than the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. I'll be generous and call it out as offensive hyperbole, counterproductive, and wrong. I could call it out as worse.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

You can agree with my point without adding this kind of offensive hyperbole. It's counterproductive and reveals a lack of perspective. Please delete. Thanks.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

You can agree with my point without adding this kind of offensive hyperbole. It's counterproductive and reveals a lack of historical perspective. Please delete. Thanks.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

You can agree with my point without adding this kind of offensive hyperbole. It's counterproductive and reveals a lack of historical perspective. Please delete. Thanks.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The full quote is even worse: “I think targeted assassinations should be carried out in Gaza, taking down 30 to 40 every night. Not just those who pose an immediate threat — there are people there who are not worthy of life. They shouldn’t live. They’re not even people.” www.ft.com/content/f6b9...

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Far-right Israeli minister advocates killing ‘30 to 40’ Gazans each night

Itamar Ben-Gvir also calls for re-establishment of Jewish settlements in the Palestinian enclave

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Sam Adams @samadams.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

exclusive footage of Karoline Leavitt leaving the White House

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Given that AI is massive theft of intellectual property, it is ironic that people are complaining when AI (Claude) finds a way to claim intellectual credit for "helping" write their work. If you don't want to be outed for engaging in intellectual property theft, maybe don't do it.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This new Russia-gate story is big for many reasons... But somehow I have to know how this happened: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/u...

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

biggest FUBAR since Operation Expletive Insertion.

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Who at the FBI came up with "Oxferd Comma," and why for Russia-gate? Is this some kind of inside joke the FBI was playing on the NY Times for its silly "Times Comma" rule? Or is it because Trump is a "serial" criminal? (swidt?)

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Jed H. Shugerman @jedshug.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This new Russia-gate story is big for many reasons... But somehow I have to know how this happened: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/10/u...

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