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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/08/2025

TODAY at 2 PM ET: A federal judge will hold a hearing over Trump’s attempt to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department. D.C. is asking the court to temporarily block the President’s takeover. 📲 Tune into the hearing by calling 1-833-990-9400 Meeting ID: 787605272

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Democracy Docket @democracydocket.com · 15/08/2025

Oregon’s Secretary of State declines to discuss a potential deal with the DOJ to share private voter data with the federal government, saying the administration wants to use the data to "silence the people and undermine our elections."

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Oregon Rejects DOJ’s Request To Share Private Voter Data, Citing Concerns of Unlawful Use

Read more here.

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Rep. LaMonica McIver @replamonica.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I joined @democracydocket.com this week to discuss how this moment of crisis requires political courage. I was elected to serve the people of New Jersey’s 10th to give them a seat at the table—no matter who the president is.

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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

They've been inoculated against it by years of Foxification.

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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Pirro is as reviled in her hometown as Trump is.

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rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social @rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

They mistakenly think laughing is a sign of respect.

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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Ever notice how the least respected people in the world, like Jeanine Pirro and her pedo felon mentor Trump, can't stop referring to themselves as "highly respected? 🤔

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Mindcite💥 @mindcite.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Breaking BOMBSHELL: US Attorney Jeanine Pirro says hundreds of Republicans convicted of assaulting law enforcement officers on January 6th who were pardoned by Trump will be re-arrested‼️

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rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social @rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Like I said treat for depression before allowing. If getting GOOD therapy and meds or other treatments don’t work out societies can afford to make people’s lives easier and more pleasant. It doesn’t take much. Adult day health does wonders. Meals on wheels etc does also. Volunteer visitors help.

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rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social @rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I’d call that abuse unless said to access if the person was contemplating suicide.

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johns61.bsky.social @johns61.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

This administration is working hard on their shell game. "Where's the Epstein files now?" Anything to distract the public from the most recent administrative disaster, then on to the next blunder. They're like an amateur juggler pelting the audience with bowling pins.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Essentially, Reyes is teasing out from DC's lawyer, Reich, on the extent of what DC is going to agree Trump (and/or Bondi) can order affirmatively under the Home Rule Act provision that lets Trump temporarily get the "services" of DC police.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Reich is now up.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Reyes: It is not a “chain of command” issue; it is a “what power” issue.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Roth: “If there’s an issue with the writing of the executive order —“ Reyes: “There is an issue with the writing of the executive order.”

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Reyes is doing an excellent job of detailing—and getting Roth to respond to—the limited nature of the Home Rule Act exception and how Bondi’s order goes beyond that by rescinding/suspending MPD policies. Roth claims Bondi’s order is intended to “further implementationalize” the executive order.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

"The statute would have no meaning at all" if it did allow the president to "take control" of the police department, Reyes tells Roth. This is what she's referring to: code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/counci...

code.dccouncil.gov

§ 1–207.40. Emergency control of police. | D.C. Law Library

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Mitchell Reich, Senior Counsel to the D.C. Attorney General, is arguing for D.C. Yaakov Roth, who joined DOJ in the Trump administration from Jones Day, is arguing for the Trump administration.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Hearing is underway. Judge Reyes: "I am not going to rule today on whether or not there is an ... emergency. ... Same thing with respect to federal purpose." She will address Bondi's order today: Section 1 of the order; Sections 2,3, and 4; and Section 5, then constitutional issues.

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Chris Geidner @chrisgeidner.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The TRO hearing in DC's lawsuit against the Trump admin is set to start in a few minutes. Here is the dial-in info for the public access line, although I imagine it is going to get filled up. (DC District Court, move hearings over to Zoom, please.)

MINUTE ORDER. The Court ORDERS the parties to appear before Judge Reyes at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025 in Courtroom 12 for a hearing on Plaintiff's 2 Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order.The hearing will be made accessible to the public telephonically via the Courtroom Public Access Line. The Public Access telephone number is 1-833-990-9400, and the meeting ID is 787605272.Signed by Judge Ana C. Reyes on 08/15/2025. (lcacr2)

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Legal AF @legalafmtn.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

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Leigh Harrison Helberg @leighhelberg.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

You have a constitutional right to film law enforcement officers in public. This includes police, FBI and ICE. Get out those phones.

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MrC Careens Haphazardly Through Time & Space @oldmisterc.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

the emeffer threatened tariffs if it didn't win! did not deny claims the president had brought up the prize, but said the conversation focused on discussion of tariffs and economic cooperation ahead of Mr Trump’s call with Jonas Stoere, the Norwegian prime minister www.yahoo.com/news/article...

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Trump ‘cold-called Norwegian government to ask about Nobel Peace Prize’

Donald Trump cold-called Norway’s finance minister to ask him about a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, according to reports.

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ACLU @aclu.org · 15/08/2025

The Trump administration can't circumvent constitutional protections by sending people away to ICE detention centers in remote places like the Florida Everglades wetlands. We'll see the administration in court.

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What You Need to Know About "Alligator Alcatraz"

A secretive, immigration detention camp in the Everglades is drawing national outrage for violating our constitutional rights, for its inhumane conditions, and significant environmental risks.

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Ken Martin @kenmartin.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Compare this to how Trump and Vance treated Zelensky in the Oval Office. This says everything about Trump’s priorities.

An image of Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky meeting in the Oval Office

An image of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin sitting together in the presidential limousine

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The Independent @the-independent.com · 15/08/2025

ICE dropped nearly $1M on tricked-out trucks for rap video recruitment ad

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ICE dropped nearly $1M on tricked-out trucks for rap video recruitment ad

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Shawn Thomas Photography @understudy77.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

I waited all year for this: an Indigo Bunting on a sunflower, belting out a tune like it’s headlining the goldfinch summer tour. 4am wakeup, 90-minute drive, totally worth it. #birds #birdphotography #indigobunting #wildlifephotography #sunflowers

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David Corn @davidcorn.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

“Here, Mr. President, please accept this gold pen as a sign of my deep respect for you and America.” “Thank you, Vlad. I will keep it with me wherever I go.”

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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Trump's approval rating dropped to 38% in a new Pew Research Center survey, as some of his supporters sour on his performance and key initiatives prove unpopular. Over 60% of American adults now disapprove of Trump's performance.

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Trump's approval rating dips again in new Pew survey, hits 38%

The president's approval rating is down three points since June and nine points since shortly after his inauguration, when it stood at 47%.

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rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social @rustyoldcatlady.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Who knew? Vance seems so mayonnaise! Miller seems so

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

A judge has since released the Subway Smacker on his own recognizance, calling the felony charge “excessive.”

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

This is my favorite so far!

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Not only did federal goons show up to try and intimidate our governor, they did so on hallowed ground. Gov. Newsom was speaking at the Democracy Center at the Japanese American National Museum, which I helped found so we do not repeat the horrors and injustices of the past. Shameful.