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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 4h

Judge Gary Brown, a Trump appointee in New York, rebukes ICE for arresting two people erroneously — including a U.S. citizen — and later claiming "mistaken identity." "ICE agents falsified official records," he says. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Gabriel Malor @gabrielmalor.bsky.social · 3h

Fed. judge accuses ICE agents of "apparently perjurious testimony," fabrication of evidence, false statements, fundamental misconceptions about ICE agents' authority, and more. Case involves the accidental arrest of a U.S. citizen who had to get stitches. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

So, the thought is that after issuing a fraudulent arrest warrant stating that petitioner’s information was part of the system when it was not and indicating that he could be biometrically identified even though they had not collected the information to make a positive match, Cuni attempted to reconcile these falsehoods by subsequently collecting the information, adding it to those systems and, after issuing the warrant, searching the databases again to “find” him.

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If you're a lawyer trying to navigate the jurisprudential funhouse Justice Alito and the rest of the conservative supermajority's originalists created, we've got the litigation guide for you! @sam-breidbart.bsky.social @cisozaki.bsky.social @brennancenter.org

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Countering Originalism

This guide offers lawyers strategies, arguments, and citations to address originalist claims they encounter in litigation.

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Ben Collins @bencollins.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Part of why I don't like the AI-or-bust economy is the constant flopsweat of people on the news who say this HAS to work. Quit making everyone so anxious. Goddamn. If this is the next Google then why are you acting like this? I don't remember being told to buy an iPhone at gunpoint.

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

The Census Bureau warns that Trump's unprecedented proposed changes to the 2030 Census could have major negative ripple effects on federal data...

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

That’s just the Supreme Court reading originalist opinions from the bench

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

People think I got the power, cuz I got the monkeys. NOPE. I got the power, cuz I’ll let the monkeys loose.

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Oliver Willis @owillis.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

If you have $100 million to spend on ads saying you shouldn’t be taxed you’re not being taxed enough Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses fortune.com/article/how-...

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Google co-founder Sergey Brin has now spent $100 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses | Fortune

The state’s ultrawealthy, including Larry Page and Peter Thiel, have similarly donated to efforts opposing the wealth tax.

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

People think I got the power, cuz I got the monkeys. NOPE. I got the power, cuz I’ll let the monkeys loose.

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Kids in the Hall - The Monkeys

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

That’s just the Supreme Court reading originalist opinions from the bench

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's a day ending in "-day," and that means presidential lawbreaking and corruption are in the news. So, your regular reminder that the Supreme Court made a big mistake giving presidents sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution.

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Supreme Court’s Radical Immunity Ruling Shields Lawbreaking Presidents and Undermines Democracy

The Court’s opinion in Trump v. United States is a dangerous attack on the rule of law.

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Ames Grawert @amescg.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Made even worse by OMB’s attempt to give White House political staff a veto over grant decisions — which is stalled for now, but could go into effect shortly after the election: bsky.app/profile/bren...

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Countering Originalism

This guide offers lawyers strategies, arguments, and citations to address originalist claims they encounter in litigation.

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

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Supreme Court’s Radical Immunity Ruling Shields Lawbreaking Presidents and Undermines Democracy

The Court’s opinion in Trump v. United States is a dangerous attack on the rule of law.

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The public DOES NOT like the Trump admin's proposal to make the census citizens-only for the first time in American history. Here's the latest breakdown of public comments on Trump's rule from the good folks at handsoffourcens.us. Their site has pointers for filing your own comment. Use them!

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Over 1,700 people joined us Tuesday as historians and lawyers explored how our professions can bring rigorous history to bear on contemporary constitutional disputes. Join the crowd! The full video is now available⬇️ @brennancenter.org @princeton.edu @penncareylaw.bsky.social @upenn.edu

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Reading the Past: Historians and Lawyers in Dialogue

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David_j_roth @davidjroth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I wrote about the broader political situation and stupid incentives that led to a Senator attempting to advance his political career by falsely accusing Jack Smith of attending a February Atlanta Hawks game in which Clint Capela put up a double-double. defector.com/jack-smith-e...

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Jack Smith Did Not Conspire Against Donald Trump While Watching Steph Curry Score 60 Points In An Overtime Loss To The Hawks | Defector

The most salient part of the accusation that Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt lodged against former special prosecutor Jack Smith in a Senate hearing on Tuesday is that it was wrong. It was ecstatically and...

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Stephen Spaulding @stevespaulding.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Exactly one month out from an election that will decide who controls the U.S. Senate -- the chamber every judicial nominee needs to clear -- Justice Alito confirms in a television interview that he is considering retirement from the high court. 1/

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Justice Alito confirms he is considering retirement

The conservative Supreme Court justice said in a CBS News interview that he’ll revisit the issue next year.

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 02/10/2026

Calling all NYC artists — painters, filmmakers, poets, musicians and more! Did you know our city provides grants to support your work every year? And this year, we're DOUBLING the amount — from $5,000 up to $10,000 per artist! Deadlines are approaching fast — apply today at nyc.gov/artistgrants.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 02/10/2026

President Trump directed staff to use taxpayer money for TV ads praising him and his presidency, setting in motion a $20 million contract that used funds from the Department of Homeland Security, according to people familiar with the matter. nyti.ms/4jBqx63

President Trump stands in a dark suit and red tie. A crowd of people and a large American flag are in the background. A headline reads: "Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency." Photo by Doug Mills for The New York Times.

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Kevin Morris @kevintmorris.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Monday! Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn! Me, Ari Berman, and the coolest pro-voting kids around! greenlightbookstore.com/event/2026-1...

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Book Launch: Kevin T. Morris with Ari Berman at LAPC

Brooklyn independent bookstore

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Mark Copelovitch @mcopelov.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Please show me the statutory or constitutional authority that this man holds to do anything that he is actually doing

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Professa Murray @kalimurray.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

The most useful thing that a Democratic majority can do to the American people is explain how the Appropriation Pipes work because then we would understand how the last two years deserves an impeachment trial to remove the President.

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Adam Klasfeld @klasfeldreports.com · 02/10/2026

Let's not lose sight about the big picture here. Courts keep telling Trump that he's defying the constitution—trying to end-run Congress and the judiciary—to keep his top prosecutors in half a dozen states. All to have loyalists decide who to criminally charge with what in a DOJ under his thumb.

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Dave Levitan @davelevitan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Wemby went into the Finals a fan favorite, left the Finals something of a villain, and with one quick preseason quote is once again the hero the NBA needs www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

"Absolutely not," Wembanyama said when asked if he'd ever consider promoting a sports betting website. "I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it. Everybody does whatever they want, but without me."

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 01/10/2026

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Reading the Past: Historians and Lawyers in Dialogue

Originalism is now common in contemporary constitutional law cases. In just a few short years, courts have invoked “original public meaning” and “history and...

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Mike Finger @mikefinger.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Just asked Victor Wembanyama if he’d ever consider promoting a sports betting company. “Absolutely not. I will never do that. Honestly, I think it's very sad to see some players promote it. .. Everybody does whatever they want, but without me.”

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Maybe if SCOTUS didn't incentivize Trump to load up their shadow docket at every opportunity, they could have their summers back... www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/u...

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The Supreme Court’s Summer Break Vanishes, Erased by Emergencies

“Our summers used to actually be summers,” one justice lamented.

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Sam Breidbart @sam-breidbart.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

An important discussion — for lawyers and historians both!

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Reading the Past: Historians and Lawyers in Dialogue

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trump's proposed changes to the 2030 Census would make the undercount of children even worse. Just more reason to reject the administration's proposal to make the census citizens-only for the first time in American history.

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Children Are Already Undercounted in the Census. Proposed Changes Could Make It Worse. - Population Reference Bureau

Newly proposed rules for who is counted and where could make millions of children harder to count in the 2030 Census.

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

TODAY! Join the nearly 2,000 people who will be tuning in to our conversation about how historians and lawyers can work together to address SCOTUS's misuses of history. There's still time to sign up through the link ⬇️ @brennancenter.org

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Tom “T.M.” Wolf @tomtmwolf.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

TUESDAY TUESDAY TUESDAY! Leading historians and @brennancenter.org attorneys will hop on Zoom to share thoughts on countering SCOTUS's misuses of history. There's still time to join the nearly 1,500 people who are planning to attend. Sign up here ➡️ www.brennancenter.org/events/readi...

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Reading the Past: Historians and Lawyers in Dialogue

This practical conversation will explore originalism, historical evidence, and how lawyers and historians can work together in the courts.

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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 27/09/2026

The Trump administration’s proposed census changes will undoubtedly face legal challenges, with narrow prospects of surviving them. The Constitution, federal law, and centuries of history make clear that the census is meant to count everyone, regardless of citizenship. bit.ly/4y6x1yl

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Excluding Immigrants from the Census Would Hurt the Country and Break the Law

The Constitution, federal law, and centuries of history make clear that the census is meant to count everyone, regardless of citizenship.

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Reading the Past: Historians and Lawyers in Dialogue

This practical conversation will explore originalism, historical evidence, and how lawyers and historians can work together in the courts.

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