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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Trump is running political ads on your tax dollars, including a recycled one from his campaign It's against the law, & it should make everyone mad My take w/ @arimelber.bsky.social on @ms.now👇 -TN

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#USA250 is a call for collective action. In his @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social essay, MTM TX co-Lead @bryker22.bsky.social emphasizes Americans shared responsibility to act now in defense of core institutions & values, even if it requires "leav[ing your] comfort zone." 🔗 Read here tinyurl.com/c649633k

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📮 Join us & many #democracydefense allies at next week's Nation of Laws Coalition "40 Minutes for the Rule of Law"—a virtual briefing to mobilize the legal community in defense of election integrity. 🗓️ 9/29 @ 12 pm ET 🔗 nationoflaws.org ✊ Discover concrete ways to plug in & protect the vote!

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National Law Day of Action

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Please don't overreact to the SCOTUS SAVE database decision today Page 6 of the decision makes clear that we are in the 90 day statutory window when mass changes cannot be made to voter lists! Yeah it's a shit decision for the reasons the 3 dissenters say but we can deal with it. More to come...

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Supreme Court Allows Expansive Voter Screening Tool Ahead of Midterms (Gift Article)

Critics of the Trump administration system to monitor the citizenship status of voters had raised alarms about privacy and improper voter purges.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

⚖️ #WhenJusticeSpeaks to reject fabricated pretexts for executive overreach, it defends our democracy. At appx. 1 AM, Judge Timothy J. Kelly issued an emergency TRO mandating the White House to immediately restore revoked press passes while litigation proceeds on the ban. #CNNvTrump #FreePress

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We are very excited to be part of this #VotingRights Conference & grateful to our #MeetingTheMoment volunteers in Maryland for arranging. Check out LDAD's table if you can attend in-person or tune in online at 3:15 pm to hear our ED speak about ways YOU can engage to keep elections free & fair!

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The Fulcrum @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A lawyer's hand-lettered protest sign got her one question: "Are you a lawyer?" It turns out "rule of law" isn't some abstract legal concept — it's the same fairness everyone already expects from sports, board games, and referees. Read more: loom.ly/JEdfmCY #thefulcrum #citizenconnect

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Lawyers keep saying 'rule of law' is under attack. Here's what that actually means — using soccer, Monopoly, and baseball to explain it.

Equal, predictable, and transparent rules are the backbone of a functioning democracy.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy #ConstitutionDay! Play our new ✨RIGHTS & WRONGS CONSTITUTION GAME✨ to celebrate. It places you in everyday scenarios where you judge what actions the Constitution protects, then learn what the real principles and precedents say. Test your knowledge & challenge a friend: tinyurl.com/yzav2fsk

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join LDAD in taking *all* of 2026 as a call to action to protect American democracy! The call is for everyone, but especially lawyers. Learn why lawyers have a unique duty to defend our nation's bedrock principles in LDAD board member @evanfalchuk.bsky.social's essay: thefulcrum.us/rule-of-law/...

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In their piece for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social, LDAD volunteer Jay Blitzman & Javier Irizarry remind us that protecting the rule of law requires more than blind optimism—it demands "critical hope", sustained pressure and collective action. We cannot passively wait for justice.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Last day to register for this important conversation w/ two former immigration judges fired by the administration, Jeremiah Johnson and Megan R. Jackler, the lead plaintiff in Jackler v. Merit Systems Protection Board, a case LDAD filed an amicus in. Join us tomorrow at 4 pm ET: bit.ly/LDADSept10

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📢 Join LDAD on Sept. 10 at 4 PM ET for Who Can Fire the Judges? Executive Power and Immigration Court Independence. Former immigration judges Megan Jackler & Jeremiah Johnson join Prof. Jill E. Family to discuss judicial independence, due process & the rule of law. Register: bit.ly/LDADSept10

Promotional flyer for Lawyers Defending American Democracy’s webinar, “Who Can Fire the Judges? Executive Power and Immigration Court Independence,” on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET on Zoom. The flyer features photos of moderator Jill E. Family and speakers Megan Jackler and Jeremiah Johnson. The discussion will examine the administration’s efforts to reshape immigration courts, including the dismissal of more than 100 immigration judges since January 2025, and the implications for judicial independence, due process, and the rule of law. Registration: bit.ly/LDADSept10.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

A huge win! Now that USPS finalized its rule and created actual harm, a federal judge tonight blocked the Postal Service regulation that would have given the agency new control over mail-in ballots.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Fall semester is here! In @cylindrmag.bsky.social, LDAD Board member & law prof Gary Simson challenges students to defend democracy, and reminds them that their voices matter. Vote, volunteer, & organize! Join Students Defending American Democracy. cylindrmag.substack.com/p/history-be...

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History Beckons Again: Democracy Needs Student Leaders

The vital role of college and university students in helping rescue a nation in distress.

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 24/08/2026

The Supreme Court gave Trump the green light to keep bulldozing the White House—at least for now. Trump is racing to remake the people’s house before the courts can stop him. www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

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Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary stay that allows work to proceed while the court as a whole considers next steps.

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 24/08/2026

Today's SCOTUS decision was on a timing question, not a power question. The Court’s ruling today held that the lower court acted too early — not that Trump’s executive order is constitutional or legal.

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Steve Holcombe @steve-holcombe.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I'm your Oklahoma "lead". Here's my pitch for being proactive in addressing the "known, known" of Trump's inevitable, unconstitutional declaration of a national emergency to override results of the mid-terms he doesn't like. bsky.app/profile/stev...

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Power Transfers Legally & Peacefully 🕊️ The 27th grievance in the #DeclarationOfIndependence criticized King George for "excit[ing] domestic insurrections." The Founders knew democracy fails when a ruler incites fear + violence, and that the people's voice had to be protected as the source of power.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

As Senators consider the recent nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton as the new Food and Drug Administration Commissioner, they would be well-served to read this article in @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social that outlines the dangers to the public when the FDA becomes politicized. thefulcrum.us/health/fda-r...

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FDA Changes Could Reshape Drug Approval and Safety

Experts warn that political meddling is eroding FDA standards and endangering consumers.

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 19/08/2026

128 former judges are calling for an investigation into DHS General Counsel James Percival’s attacks on sitting judges. We & @ldadorg.bsky.social filed an ethics complaint with The Florida Bar, warning that targeting judges can endanger their safety and undermine judicial independence.

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DDF, LDAD, and 128 Former Judges Call for Investigation into DHS General Counsel for Attacks on Sitting Judges

128 bipartisan former state and federal judges joined Democracy Defenders Fund and Lawyers Defending American Democracy

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

LDAD's mission has been clear: mobilize lawyers to defend American democracy. In 2026, relentless, escalating attacks on our constitution & the rule of law have required a new level of effort. Read our 2026 mid-year report to see how we have stepped up to this challenge: ldad.org/letters-brie...

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LDAD at Mid-Year: Seven Months of Action, Advocacy, and Impact – LDAD

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Proud of MTM volunteer Arlene Rosenberg for speaking out in the San Mateo County Daily Journal about the fed govt’s illegal attempts to undermine state authority over elections and suppress votes. The article also dispels disinformation about mail-in voting. www.smdailyjournal.com/opinion/gues...

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

📜 The 17th grievance in the Declaration of Independence protested King George imposing taxes on colonists without their consent. The Founders realized that democracy is impossible when a single leader has unchecked authority over raising and spending public money.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Read LDAD volunteer & ret. justice of NY Supreme Court, Barbara Jaffe's new opinion piece in AMNY on rampant dishonesty at the DOJ & its impacts on justice. The piece asks a critical question: what happens when those sworn to uphold the law misrepresent the facts? 🔗 www.amny.com/law/op-ed-ho...

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Op-ed | Honesty is the best policy, and should be at the Justice Department, too | amNewYork

Honesty is the best policy, but the present U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) seems to disagree.

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

"Today's vote to advance Todd Blanche is a slap in the face to the rule of law ... the senators with concerns about the slush fund & the Epstein files asked for a legally binding commitment & settled for a pinky promise." Our full @democracydefendersaction.org statement👇 -TN

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Judiciary Committee Vote Advancing Blanche’s Nomination Is Deeply Troubling for Rule of Law | Democracy Defenders Action

Following is a statement from Amb. Norm Eisen (ret.), on the Judiciary Committee’s vote today advancing Todd Blanche’s nomination to attorney general.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Our co-State Lead for ME, Michael Millemann is #MeetingTheMoment w/ his new op-ed in @bangordailynews.bsky.social, “Donald Trump is sabotaging the midterm elections.” He recalls past leaders using federal power to protect voting rights, not suppress them, & laments this admin doing the opposite.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Resistance matters! We are proud to have played a role in highlighting how UNFIT this man is to serve as a lawyer, period. Let alone as our nation’s Attorney General.

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Here is a full list of every state that DOJ had sued and lost for access to their voter file: Arizona California Connecticut Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Virginia West Virginia Wisconsin

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

🚨 URGENT ACTION ALERT: SPEAK OUT AGAINST THE FTC'S PROPOSED POLICY BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT (7/31) 🚨 The FTC has proposed a policy that would discourage and interrupt companies' compliance with state laws that regulate AI to minimize biased + discriminatory results— in short, laws that protect people.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

No Armies Among Us in Times of Peace 🕊️ The 11th grievance in the #DeclarationofIndependence condemned King George for keeping "Standing Armies" in the colonies during peacetime without the consent of the people's elected representatives.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The Supreme Court ruling in Watson vs. the Republican Nat'l Committee reinforced the law: mail-in ballots postmarked by #ElectionDay can be counted even if received later. But this 5-4 ruling was far closer than it should've been. Follow #WhenJusticeSpeaks for more on judges' defense of democracy!

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 24/07/2026

The New York Attorney Grievance Committee declined to investigate Acting AG Todd Blanche—and suggested DOJ review its own boss instead. Today, we and @ldadorg.bsky.social called for the Committee to reconsider. Independent ethics oversight isn't optional.

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DDF and LDAD Appeal the New York Attorney Grievance Committee’s Refusal to Open Investigation into Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche | Democracy Defenders Fund

Democracy Defenders Fund and Lawyers Defending American Democracy filed a formal request for reconsideration with the Ne

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

🚨 BREAKING: We filed a formal ethics complaint against Jeanine Pirro, U.S. Atty for D.C. w/ the NY Supreme Court’s Attorney Grievance Committee. It alleges that Ms. Pirro committed numerous ethical violations across 7 high-profile criminal cases, in both her individual capacity + as a supervisor.

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Susan Stone @susanjstone.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"Use your voice, respond to the lies to protect the Rule of Law, lift each others voices, speak up in real time, challenge the media...take action. If you are protecting Democracy you have to live in the world of hope."- Lauren Stiller Rikleen, American attorney @ldadorg.bsky.social

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

BREAKING: 70+ legal ethics experts, @democracydefendersfund.org & @ldadorg.bsky.social told the DC Circuit to reject DOJ’s bid to shut down the bar discipline case against Jeffrey Clark—a former DOJ lawyer who was involved in attempted overthrow of 2020 election & now faces losing his license -TN 👇

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More Than 70 Legal Ethics Experts Warn DOJ Is Trying to Put Its Lawyers Above the Law | Democracy Defenders Fund

More than 70 legal ethics scholars and experts filed an amicus brief urging the District Court of D.C. to reject the DOJ’s attempt to stop disciplinary proceedings against former Department official J...

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

🧑‍⚖️ Independent Judges Protect Democracy 🇺🇸 The Founders didn't just list grievances in the Declaration of Independence; they identified structural flaws. The 9th grievance warned against leaders who made judges dependent on their will, knowing true justice requires insulation from political tides.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Our MTM State Lead for The Carolinas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social modeled #MeetingTheMoment in his latest piece for @thefulcrum-us.bsky.social on the proposed $1.8 bn #AntiWeaponizationFund, which was struck down only last week by a FL federal judge as an "illegal" abuse of process.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🔉 Listen to this #Lawyer2Lawyer episode w/ our Executive Director discussing the critical role + special obligation of #LawyerLeaders to help in #MeetingTheMoment. It’s an inspiring call to action, asking us to stand up for the Constitution & tenets of American democracy when they are at risk. ❤️🇺🇸

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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

We @democracydefendersfund.org @ldadorg.bsky.social filed a complaint w/ the NY bar for 100+ judges re: Blanche’s conduct The judge cites it in her decision—won by @democracydefendersaction.org, Platkin LLP & Susman Godfrey While Blanche angles to become AG, his law license is in jeopardy -TN

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

🚨 URGENT: TAKE ACTION BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! 🚨 A newly proposed OMB rule would allow political appointees—not experts—to control federal grants for science, math, and engineering based on partisan politics. Representing the latest attempt by this administration to interfere in independent processes.

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Jim Saranteas @jimsaranteas.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

We’re way ahead of you Senator. @ldadorg.bsky.social @acslaw.bsky.social @brennancenter.org #RuleOfLaw #ncpol

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 11/07/2026

Confirming Todd Blanche as Attorney General means signing off on a DOJ that answers to one man. Blanche has never stopped acting like Trump's personal lawyer. That's why we, @ldadorg.bsky.social & 101 bipartisan former judges are calling for an ethics investigation.

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Todd Blanche Has Already Flunked His Confirmation Hearing

The president’s revenge machine may soon kick into overdrive.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Justice Without Political Interference ⚖️ 📜 The 8th #grievance of the #DeclarationofIndependence called out King George for obstructing the "Administration of Justice". Our founders knew a fair society needs a legal system free from a ruler's personal meddling to ensure justice for all. 🧵 1/4

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

A Government by the People, For the People. 🇺🇸 The very first grievance in the Declaration of Independence wasn’t about taxes—it was about King George refusing to approve laws that would protect and promote the "public good." The Founders knew society needs rules that protect the people. 1/3

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT YOUR COMMENT OPPOSING THE US POSTAL SERVICE'S INTERFERENCE WITH MAIL-IN VOTING! Please consult the Action Alert and Briefing Materials on our website for instructions on how to submit, key legal arguments and more! ldad.org/letters-brie...

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The headlines tell only part of the story. Any prior SCOTUS would've rejected a challenge to birthright citizenship outright, but this Court took the case and waited until the end of the term just to affirm the explicit language of the Constitution. We should all be alarmed it went this far.

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Lawyers Defending American Democracy @ldadorg.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

STOP OPM FROM SILENCING FEDERAL EMPLOYEES! There is only one day left to submit a comment against the proposed rule which could result in all federal employees being required to sign Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs). LDAD's resources make it easy to draft and submit: ldad.org/letters-brie...

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Action Alert: Stop OPM From Silencing Federal Employees – LDAD

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democracydefendersfund.org @democracydefendersfund.org · 23/06/2026

Todd Blanche took an oath to uphold the Constitution and put ethics over private gain. 101 judges joined in raising concerns about Blanche’s professional conduct, including his handling of the Epstein files, political retribution campaigns and the $1.8B partisan slush fund.

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Todd Blanche hit with state bar complaint backed by 101 former judges

Traditionally, when judges step down from the bench, they focus on retirement activities. In the Trump era, things sure

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