raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 04/11/2025Listening to the latest @probsnotaliens.bsky.social episode and absolutely lost it at @scottniswander.bsky.social saying “He’s got little wings on his little feetsies” as a description of Hermes. 10/10 no notes 120
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 14/10/2025The SC declining to take on Jones’s Sandy Hook case is not only very funny but clears the way for something funnier to happen. Please, we need this. 000
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Two things can be true: 1) The President has legal authority over the D.C. police and the D.C. National Guard that he doesn't have *anywhere else* in the country; & 2) Even if this doesn't set a legal precedent, it sets an ominous *political* precedent for pretextually overriding local government. 399115562810
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialCongressman Donald Norcross @norcross.house.gov · 03/07/2025Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social just broke the record for the longest speech on the House floor, showing the American people just how important it is to stop the vote on the Big Ugly Bill. Bummer the Republicans weren’t here to see it. 2388
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialPoliticsEsq ⚖️ @politicsesq.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Having now read this, the fact that the FBI arrested a judge for what was a 22-min delay in arresting the alleged suspect is even more disturbing than originally thought. This is insanity. 218025
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 25/04/2025Per the FBI affidavit supporting the complaint, the case appears to rest on Dugan knowing about the administrative warrant—while allegedly challenging its sufficiency to effectuate the arrest at the courthouse—and that—regardless of her challenge—creating an obligation that she not impede it. 2037195
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialJorts (and Jean) @jortsthecat.bsky.social · 21/04/2025I can’t believe JD Vance killed the pope. Ridiculous 833221455
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 18/04/2025I don't really care what the "political consequences" are of fighting for the proposition that *everyone* is entitled to due process before they are removed from the United States and sent to a Salvadoran prison. It's not really a principle if you only adhere to it when it's politically expedient. 401271915953
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 18/04/2025Imagine if more Democrats just...............did somethingmotherjones.comJust do somethingSen. Chris Van Hollen met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia—and showed what can be accomplished when Dems act beyond the bare minimum. 2365098
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialBen Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 17/04/2025theonion.com/historians-q... 220363257034
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialJamie McKelvie @mckelvie.bsky.social · 16/04/2025This is where your Harry Potter money goes 7122166228
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 17/04/2025I've been in El Salvador all day fighting for the return of Mr. Abrego Garcia. The Trump Administration can lie all they want, but the Court said they failed to show he was part of MS-13. This is about bringing home a man they ADMIT should never have been abducted. I won't rest until then.youtube.comI've been in El Salvador all day fighting for the return of Kilmar Abrego GarciaYouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen 543119522479
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Senator Van Hollen got on a plane to make an attempt to even speak with Abrego Garcia while the federal government is saying they aren’t going to ask for him back, and will detain him if he reenters the country. This should not be happening. 000
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 16/04/2025Meta is censoring searches for "El Salvador mega prison" as CSAM. They control social media and are ensuring that no one will see the truth of what the US is doing. 551585542
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 16/04/2025This is what it looks like when a Senator stands up for their constituents, in case anyone was wondering. 010
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialMatt Cameron @mattcameron.bsky.social · 16/04/2025"what process is due is a function of our resources... and so many other factors” Which stage of fascism is it when the Vice President describes one of the most important concepts in Western law the same way that Delta describes how I get to spend my Skymiles 920260
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialGeorge Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/04/2025I see it. I have lived it. 83 years ago, the U.S. government turned upon a group of its own citizens and residents and sent them to internment camps without due process. I was there among them. American fascism is back. It is here. It is now. 9474504714361
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialSteve Vladeck @stevevladeck.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Even if you (wrongly) believe that some immigrants lack due process rights, what’s to stop the government from claiming that *you* are an undocumented immigrant; removing you to El Salvador; citing an “administrative error”; and refusing to do anything to bring you back? The answer is due process. 256140983671
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialOpening Arguments Podcast @openargs.bsky.social · 16/04/2025Today on OA: what was DHS smoking when it told Matt's law partner @nicolemicheroni.bsky.social that she had 7 days to leave the US? And in our related main story: did Congress accidentally legalize some THC products in 2018? 0294
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 15/04/2025Kilmar Abrego Garcia has been sitting in a Salvadoran prison for over a month because the Trump Admin made a mistake. Now, the Admin is defying SCOTUS & refusing to bring him back. If we allow Trump to violate Kilmar's rights, none of our rights are safe. Kilmar is all of us. 13141691048
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialSenator Chris Van Hollen @vanhollen.senate.gov · 15/04/2025I've been clear: if President Bukele doesn't want to meet here in D.C., then I intend to go to El Salvador this week to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia's condition and discuss his release. Kilmar was illegally ABDUCTED and deported by the Trump Admin. He must be brought home NOW.youtube.comIf Bukele doesn't want to meet in D.C., I'll go to El Salvador to check on Kilmar Abrego GarciaYouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen 63394231988
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 15/04/2025More of this. @norcross.house.gov Where do you stand. 000
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialMother Jones @motherjones.com · 14/04/2025Trump refuses to bring back those wrongly detained in El Salvador. You could be next.motherjones.comTrump refuses to bring back those wrongly detained in El Salvador. You could be next.Will the Supreme Court allow permanent disappearances? 33696248
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 06/04/2025Nothing like your midnight arrival flight getting delayed by an hour and then diverted to land in a different airport requiring your pickup to drive back the way they came 45 mins 000
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 01/04/2025Booker: "I confess that I have been imperfect. I confess that I've been inadequate to the moment. I've confess that the Democratic Party has made terrible mistakes that gave a lane to this demagogue. I confess we all must look in the mirror and say 'we will do better.'" 13577444815442
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialandykimnj.bsky.social @andykimnj.bsky.social · 18/03/2025This is a big move and one that hopefully helps pave the way to not only reinstate USAID, but to push back against the unconstitutional power grab that is undermining our very democracy.apnews.comJudge rules DOGE's USAID dismantling likely violates the ConstitutionA federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution in an order that blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Effic... 18015
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialBluesky @bsky.app · 05/02/2025Super Bowl Sunday is this weekend! Get a user flair from @nflair.bsky.social to show which team you're cheering for. Here's how: 8703621373
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 05/02/2025As promised, here’s an excellent write up of the most recent Jones bankruptcy hearing from an actual law person. 030
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 05/02/2025Calling in now - my 10am meeting thankfully ended early. 110
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 29/01/2025We've created a tracker that covers all executive orders affecting LGBTQ folks along with federal and state legislation. We're at 334 anti-LGBTQ bills. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... Credit @alli.gay @erininthemorning.com @evanurquhart.bsky.social @miralazine.bsky.social @lizsaila.bsky.social 9639941644
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 28/01/2025Trump just signed an executive order banning gender affirming care for trans youth nationwide (under 19). Specifically directs the DOJ to investigate providers under criminal and federal consumer protection laws. drive.google.com/file/d/1oTIm... 481205346
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 29/01/2025I’ll say it til the day I die. Protect Trans Kids. Protect Trans Lives. Blocking gender affirming care for kids is doing nothing but writing a suicide note for a lot of people. 091
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 29/01/2025Corporations being corporations. Reminder that it’s important to shop small and buy direct where you can. 010
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialThe Jersey Bee @jerseybeenews.bsky.social · 28/01/2025We contacted confirmed candidates for N.J. governor about their plans to build a more just and equitable state. Six of the 12 candidates who are running responded by email to our questions on: 🏘 Housing 🏥 Healthcare 🏫 Education 🗺 Immigration 🏡 Environmental justice jerseybee.org/2025/01/27/n...jerseybee.orgN.J. 2025 governor candidates answer questions on segregation and equity – The Jersey BeeThe Jersey Bee asked 12 candidates for governor in New Jersey their plans for a more just and equitable state. Six responded. Here's what they said. 084
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialThe Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 27/01/2025Breaking news: The Justice Department fired officials who worked on the special counsel team that investigated Donald Trump in two separate criminal cases, a spokesman for the department said Monday.washingtonpost.comDOJ fires officials who worked on Jack Smith’s Trump investigationThe Justice Department fired officials who worked on the special counsel team that investigated Donald Trump in two separate criminal cases, a spokesman said. 84352128
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 22/01/2025“Good people are everywhere, and being a good person is still important.” 010
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialChris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 21/01/2025BREAKING: 18 states led by NJ, as well as DC and SF, sue Trump over his birthright citizenship order. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us... 1104226895
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialMike Rothschild @rothschildmd.bsky.social · 21/01/2025As always, Trump deeply understands the concerns and fears of the working family - kitchen table issues like what Mt. Denali is called and Kim Jong Un's condo capability. 215119
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Honestly, this is exactly what o expected to see. But I’m sure it was still the correct choice. He was going to be an enemy either way. 000
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialAlejandra Caraballo @esqueer.net · 21/01/2025The most powerful words you can say right now to these fascist bastards is: "No, make me." They cannot actually be everywhere and enforce their fascist policies. They rely on fear to do the job of governing for them. By refusing to comply, you make their means of compliance ineffective. 7672241875
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 21/01/2025I wish the legacy media would stop doing fascists favors. 000
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialtalia jane @taliajane.bsky.social · 21/01/2025now that you’re getting deadened to the firehose of fascist bullshit, good time to see about supporting or creating mutual aid in your neighborhood. what’s a resource you know people around you could use? food? narcan? tents? emotional support? what can you do every week to fill that need? 117340
Reposted by @raepav.bsky.socialMatt Cameron @mattcameron.bsky.social · 20/01/2025I won't be reading, analyzing, or talking about the executive order purporting to deny birthright citizenship. The first sentence of the 14th Amendment is about as clear as anything can be. There is nothing to discuss. 313826
raepav.bsky.social @raepav.bsky.social · 21/01/2025Highly recommend listening to the break down on this. Matt, cohost of the pod, is a practicing immigration attorney and his insight has been invaluable and this topic especially. 010
