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Matt Collette

@mattcollette.bsky.social
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Attorney. DOJ Civ App. alum. Double Dog Dad. Survivor. Was never very good at ice hockey (but I tried). D.C/Maryland and Ogdensburg NY.

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Looks like it was a good day for the Ice Cube observatory.
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Ice Cube: It Was A Good Day
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Jr. high memory: we were silently working on an assignment when our social studies teacher (listening to a transistor radio with an earpiece) loudly said "WOW." Then she explained: "Nixon's giving up the tapes." That was over 50 years ago. Is Teapot Dome next? www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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Trump team is looking to see if DOJ committed misconduct in investigating Watergate
A burglary at the Watergate complex in June 1972 would ultimately lead to a corruption scandal in Washington and the resignation of President Richard Nixon
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Birthday haul: Erik Larson's new book and a Lake Ontario T-shirt my son bought across the river in Canada. I couldn't have asked for better gifts!
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
There are actually very few U.S.-flagged ships transiting the Welland Canal (I know because I watch them from my home office on the St. Lawrence Seaway). And I doubt that any of the shipping docs even mention the lake, and instead mention the origin and destination.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
So does the town of Ontario NY have to change its name now? And what about the town of Port Ontario? www.ontariotown.gov
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Ontario, NY | Official Website
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I guess he didn't have any ketchup.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 09/08/2026
Dear Universe: If you decide again to have the faucet handle detach while I am trying to wash my hands, sending a fountain of water to the ceiling and soaking my bathroom, please do not choose 2:30 am as the chosen time for this event. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, Matt
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Just returned from my first Viking river cruise. It was fine, but OMG the scotch collection was OUTSTANDING: Macallan 18, Glenmorangie Signet (which was amazing), Highland Park 21, Glenlivit 16, an interesting Jura, and Balvenie Golden Cask. [Also JW Blue- expensive but meh for me].
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
I'm old so ...
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Animal House: Toga! Toga! Toga!
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
"Yes I hear you yelling and I am happy you agree that having a chipmunk in the wood pile is a situation that requires immediate action. You're welcome."
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
"Mr. Crawford, just one follow-up question: did you copy off of someone else's paper in history class?"
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
And the motion should point out that the last time the U.S. men were in the World Cup, they scored 4 goals the ENTIRE F*CKING TOURNAMENT. I normally shy away from using all caps in a brief, but it seems justified here.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
I kinda wish the motion provided more cites for the factual statements (although I don't doubt them given all we know about ICE).
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
It's been a while since we had a striker this good, but we wouldn't have him under Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. www.the-independent.com/sport/footba...
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Folarin Balogun is the American American leading USA’s World Cup charge
Balogun was born in New York when his parents were on holiday from London but the USA embracing the striker as its new star is a delicious irony to Donald Trump’s stance on immigration
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We need a Shadow DOJ, where folks with criminal law experience catalog all of the criminal violations (large and small) committed by people in the Trump Admin so they'll be ready to roll the moment a Dem president takes office. This time accountability should be swift, sure, and comprehensive.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Just got back to the North Country after 11 days in MD/DC and this is our welcome back sunset. #St.LawrenceRiver.
Brightly colored clouds from the sunset over a river.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
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a group of people standing in the desert with the words blessed are the cheesemakers
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
During Trump 1.0 I snagged the official portrait of @ericholder.bsky.social and hung it in my office. I would have loved to take it with me when I left but gave it to someone else. I also nabbed a huge painting of Thurgood Marshall for the Civ App conference room. I wonder if it's still there.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Hear me out: The Shining but with Golden Retrievers. "Heeere's Fluffy!!"
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Stop scrolling & post two characters who bring you happiness.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Maybe. But while I've seen cases where an agency said something wrong or came back and said "um, we just found this and need to correct X," those were pretty rare and the cause (in my experience) was incompetence or inattentiveness rather than outright dishonesty.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
This is flat out unethical and every lawyer involved in this "settlement" should be disbarred.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Not something I've ever seen before. Then again, I never had a case where an agency flat out lied its ass off.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
It's spam if they don't mention the year. If it's Macallan 12 NFW. But 18? Maybe. Could be worse, though. At least they didn't offer you BLENDED scotch.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
That's not enough (based on my own experience). They need: 1 week before: "Wait, do I have the deadline right?" - .2 5 days before: "Are we sure about the deadline?" - .2 3 days before: "Oh sh*t did we f*uck up the deadline?"- .3 1 day before: "Srsly are we REALLY f*cking sure?" - .5
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Yesterday at @baltimoreravens.bsky.social HQ.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Are you sure he wasn't thinking "can a dog get restraining order?"
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
I've been gone since 2018, but when I was there DOJ attorneys absolutely had to be barred somewhere (although maybe not in the state where their office was). People got disciplined if they let their state (or DC) bar licenses lapse.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Surely I can't be the only one to see this quote and think immediately of the Monty Python Bruces' Philosopher Song.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
Nature reminding me that I have to renew my @baltimoreravens.bsky.social season tickets.
Two Ravens perched on a tree branch.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
It's 14 degrees outside.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Please tell me the investigation is called Operation Ski Pole.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Well I have no skill in assaulting a monastery so I think we're even. It's such a shame that kids today can't construct a decent siege tower.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
"You don't seem like a Californian. [Pause] Particularly not a SOUTHERN Californian." From a DOJ colleague (who I called "dude" every time I saw him after that).
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
"Collette, you couldn't block your way out of a wet paper sack!" Coach Sims, sophomore year at La Mirada HS (it was one of his favorite rants and not entirely without merit).
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
Some people say Golden Retrievers are smart ...
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
There is no such thing as a "short' flight to or from O'Hare Airport. The only question is whether the time on the tarmac will exceed the time in the air. At this point I'm not sure if we're just going to taxi to Ottawa on the plane instead of fly.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Interesting to see there are no career DOJ attorneys on this filing.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
WAY more than six times.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Ravens-Steelers in the battle for AFC North supremacy (aka the Mediocrity Bowl).
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
The good part of the leaves falling off the trees is that we have a view of the eagle who likes to perch in the tree out back.
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Dr. Heather Hinam 🍁 🇨🇦 @secondnaturemb.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
Happy Exploding Whale Day for those who celebrate :)
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Mamdani is going to implement Maria Reynolds law and I just can't say no to this.
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Norm Eisen @normeisen.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
A leading federal judge quits in protest of Trump's corruption-- & to fight it Wow www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench
A judge explains his reasons for resigning.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
You forgot to mention that Admiral Halsey had the distinct honor of being featured in a Paul McCartney song.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 18/10/2025
Potsdam NY
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
I am fairly certain that every member of the Trump administration copied off of someone else's paper in History class (and Civics, and ... well, most others).
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Pretty sure this is how the Zombie Apocalypse starts.
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Matt Collette @mattcollette.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
Hope it's true. With those people gone we can provide health care for all and sensible gun restrictions. Just think of what we can accomplish without them standing in the way!
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