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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We have so many bigoted and stupid sports mascots in the U.S., I feel like KU doesn’t get enough credit for being the Jayhawks.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Ok sure, we are in an endless war as we watch a US backed genocide in Gaza on iphones (fueling genocide in Congo), & veterans can’t get mental healthcare, & heat is killing people & electeds gaslight us about climate change . . . But maybe what you need to be patriotic is 10hrs of military flyovers?

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

It’s very sad to leave UVa Law, our home for the last 4 years; & also very exciting to join a new community-in a tenure track position! My UVa law students helped 18 people get home, expunged 100s of records, taught classes in prison, restored civil rights, & along the way made me a better lawyer.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

If you think the “Israel / Palestine conflict” is complicated, or dont have an opinion bc you don’t know enough yet, or think there is a ceasefire, or think “genocide” is an overstatement, or that Israel / US is not intentionally murdering children, healthcare workers, & journalists…See this film.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Congrats to the class of 2026! Esp those who earned their degrees working full time; those who study late at night in crowded dorms; whose class schedule is disrupted by lockdowns; whose family travel for hours; who stay up all night doing hair; and who stand up for every single fellow graduate.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Clinical, emeritus, doctrinal.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

If you’re going to claim that eliminating the elected office of a Black man is about government efficiency and “right-sizing” make sure it’ll save the government more than $37,300 a year. Otherwise people may start to argue you’re actually just a bigot.

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He Was Exonerated in a Murder and Elected to Office. He May Never Serve.

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

A lot of very brave people in Baton Rouge came forward (over and over and over again) to make sure Troy Lawrence Jr. couldn’t wear a badge anymore. He would still be in uniform if BRPD leadership (and the Parish Attorney) had their way. www.wbrz.com/news/ex-brpd...

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Ex-BRPD officer involved in Brave Cave case accused of strangling woman

BATON ROUGE — Troy Lawrence Jr., a former Baton Rouge police officer implicated in previous complaints about the notorious Brave Cave, faces charges including battery of a dating partner by strangulat...

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Prison Policy Initiative @prisonpolicy.org · 14/04/2026

📣 Did you know our Advocacy Dept. can provide free research help & technical support on projects across all stages of the system? From pre-arrest diversion to post-conviction issues, we're here to help other orgs in the fight to end mass incarceration 👇

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Advocacy Toolkit

We've put together tools to help you stop mass incarceration in your community

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

For the last year dozens of 1Ls, 2Ls and 3Ls at @uvalaw.bsky.social have been running a weekly legal clinic at Charlottesville’s day shelter, The Haven. Law schools are (in)famous for strapping you with a completely unrealistic workload and I am so proud of these students for making this a priority!

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Visited this great, tiny museum in Scottsboro, AL with @yoyokellyo.bsky.social and JP. Apart from a small marker at the courthouse, it’s the town’s only commemoration of the most important American criminal case in the 20th century. The first time a local school came for a field trip was 2022.

@yoyokellyo.bsky.social and baby posing in front of the Scottsboro Boys Museum

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Our baby has been alive for two deadly, illegal campaigns by the U.S. to remove a foreign leader. She’s 7 weeks old.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Whoever coined the expression 'don't cry over spilled milk' definitely wasn't breastfeeding at the time.

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molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

'measles outbreak at the child prison' seems entirely avoidable, it's really the kind of thing that only happens if you do several unthinkably evil things on purpose all at once

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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

An extraordinary document. Read it. “Attached to this order is an appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. … ICE has likely violated more court orders in January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence.”

On January 8, 2026, petitioner Juan T.R. filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus.' The Court issued an order requiring respondents to file an answer no later
than January 12, 2026. See 28 U.S.C. § 2243 (requiring judges to either "forthwith award
the writ" or order the respondent to show cause, within three days, why the writ should not be granted).

Respondents failed to answer. Accordingly, the Court granted the writ in part
and ordered respondents to afford Juan a bond hearing within seven days or, failing
that, to immediately release him from detention. ECF No. 4.
Respondents neither held a bond hearing within the required time nor released
Juan. ECF No. 6. The Court then issued a show-cause order and scheduled a hearing at
which it ordered the personal appearance of Todd Lyons, Acting Director of U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE"). ECF No. 7. The Court noted,
however, that if the parties filed a stipulation indicating that Juan had been released, the
Court would cancel the hearing and would not require Lyons to appear. Id. The parties
have now filed such a stipulation (ECF No. 9), and thus, as promised, the Court will
cancel the hearing, and Lyons will not be required to appear.
That does not end the Court's concerns, however. Attached to this order is an
appendix that identifies 96 court orders that ICE has violated in 74 cases. The extent of
ICE's noncompliance is almost certainly substantially understated. This list is confined
to orders issued since January 1, 2026, and the list was hurriedly compiled by
extraordinarily busy judges. Undoubtedly, mistakes were made, and orders that
should have appeared on this list were omitted.
This list should give pause to anyone —no matter his or her political
beliefs— who cares about the rule of law. ICE has likely violated more court orders in

January 2026 than some federal agencies have violated in their entire existence. The
Court warns ICE that future noncompliance with court orders may result in future
show-cause orders requiring the personal appearances of Lyons or other government
officials. ICE is not a law unto itself. ICE has every right to challenge the orders of this
Court, but, like any litigant, ICE must follow those orders unless and until they are
overturned or vacated
Juan asks that the Court schedule a hearing at which he may present evidence
and argument concerning the hardships that he has suffered as a result of respondents'
failure to abide by the January 14 order. See In re Tetracycline Cases, 927 F.2d 411, 413
(8th Cir. 1991) ("Civil contempt sanctions may be imposed for either or both of two
distinct purposes, to coerce compliance with a court order, and to compensate the
complainant for actual losses sustained by him as a result of the defendants'
contumacy." (quoting In re Chase & Sanborn Corp., 872 F.2d 397, 400-01 (11th Cir.1989))).
The Court will not schedule a hearing at this time. If Juan wants to seek monetary
sanctions, he may file a properly supported motion to that effect.
ORDER
Based on the foregoing, and on all of the files, records, and proceedings herein,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the hearing currently scheduled for Friday, January
30, 2026, at 1:00 pm in Courtroom 15 (MPLS) is CANCELED.

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Michael @fleerultra.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Hey all, if you're like me, you've probably been wondering how you can help people in Minnesota. A reached out to some friends and they recommended giving money to either the Immigrant Law Center or any of the mutual aid orgs listed on Stand With Minnesota. I'll be giving to both. Links below

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Tonight our family—age range 73 years to 11 days—joined many hundreds of others in the freezing cold and dark outside ICE HQ to oppose fascism. We are going to win. (Also, this is the “me & yoyokellyo.bsky.social had a baby” post. Meet Jasper Pauli (“JP”); she’s already sick of their BS.)

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Jeff Rueter @jeffrueter.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Kare 11 local news just read, in full, this statement from Michael and Susan Pretti, the parents of Alex Pretti. "Please get the truth out about our son."

Statement from Michael and Susan Pretti
Parents of Alex Jeffrey Pretti

“We are heartbroken but also very angry.

Alex was a kindhearted soul who cared deeply for his family and friends and also the American veterans whom he cared for as an ICU nurse at the Minneapolis VA hospital. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately, he will not be with us to see his impact.

I do not throw around the ‘hero’ term lightly. However, his last thought and act was to protect a woman. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Alex is clearly not holding a gun when attacked by Trump’s murdering and cowardly ICE thugs. He had his phone in his right hand and his empty left hand is raised above his head while trying to protect the woman ICE just pushed down, all while being pepper sprayed.

Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man. Thank you.

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Will Stancil @whstancil.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

in case you're curious about how angry Minnesota is about ICE, it was -20 today

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

If this is accurate (from Minnesota Star Tribune) it sounds a lot like murder.

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

This is spot-on. The UVA "deal" might be the worst/most dangerous (so far). With the help of UVA's leadership, Trump coerced a leading U.S. university to foreswear all efforts (including 100% lawful measures) to achieve diversity. A betrayal of our values. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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The University of Virginia and Cornell deals with Trump set a dangerous precedent | Serena Mayeri and Amanda Shanor

The bespoke agreements are full of peril for the universities, allowing the federal government to quietly exert control

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Happy last class of the semester! Wrapped the term with a parole hearing for our client who has served half a century in prison - and before that, two tours in Vietnam. Special appearance by a UVa law student @kirkwolff.bsky.social who testified as an expert in veterans affairs!@gwlaw.bsky.social

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Jeff Asher @jeffasher.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

New Orleans in 2025 has had the 2nd fewest murders since 1970. fewest shootings in decades, fewest carjackings & car thefts since 2013, and fewest vehicle burglaries since before 2011. Relative to 2022/2023 peak: Shootings -60% Murders -57% Carjackings -78% Vehicle burglaries -68% Car thefts -67%

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CNN @cnn.com · 16/11/2025

A New Orleans man who spent three decades in prison before his murder conviction was vacated won election to serve as the city’s chief criminal court record keeper, despite the state challenging his past. cnn.it/48iwvTi

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Hell yea, Calvin! Or should I say, Mr. Clerk of Court.

Election results showing Calvin winning!

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Correction. Our costume was: "ALLEGED assault with a deli weapon, AN ALLEGATION ULTIMATELY REJECTED BY A JURY OF HIS PEERS AFTER CAREFUL DELIBERATION."

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

For the record: @tframpton.bsky.social and I would never had made light of this terrifying situation if we had bothered to take the time to hear from the victim. That being said, we are available for in court reenactments.

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Our couple’s costume this year is: “Assault with a deli weapon.” Happy Halloween to everyone except ICE, the National Guard, and other federal law enforcement occupying our city. #FreeDC

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Parole board hrgs are tough. Esp in Virginia where your client isn’t present, & instead meets separately, w/o you. I wish all my clients had the beautiful network loving and wise women that showed up for our client today. Once again, very grateful for my @gwlaw.bsky.social student’s persistence.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Recap of the last 2 weeks: 6 visits to clients in federal prisons in 3 states, with 8 students, while 6ish months pregnant… with 3 court appearances mixed in….grateful to still have the energy for this, for @gwlaw.bsky.social for supporting the work, and for my student’s dedication and compassion.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

A great day in court! So thrilled for our client who will get home just in time for his first Thanksgiving with his family in 16 years. And I am so proud of the 9 law students (7 at @uvalaw.bsky.social & 2 at @gwlaw.bsky.social) who worked so diligently for 2+ years to secure a sentence reduction.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

So proud of the 8 law students (6 at @uvalaw.bsky.social and 2 at @gwlaw.bsky.social) who put 2+ years pursuing a sentence reduction for a client under D.C.’s Second Look Law. GW Law 3Ls Zoe Jacobs and Nick Teachenor’s professionalism and preparation during today’s 3 hour hearing was extraordinary.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

Invite me to your health related emergencies.

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Brad Lander @bradlander.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

I was back at 26 Federal Plaza today, where an ICE agent violently threw this bereft woman to the ground in front of her kids. She had not touched him. She did not pose any threat. She had to be taken to the hospital. (🎥: Elias Eliahu)

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

I wasn’t here looking for it (though I love it when I see it), but for people keeping track of DC federal grand jury ‘no true bills,’ I think there was just another one. I’m sitting in magistrate court on another case, no press or observers, and the AUSA just reported no true bill in U.S. vs. K.B.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Thousands take to the street (in D.C. heat) to protest the federal takeover. #FreeDC

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

DC residents and allies across the country will rise up on Saturday to demand an end to DC's occupation. BE THERE! Get your friends, neighbors, congregation, and community to join the national event this Saturday at 11 AM in Malcolm X Park. Sign up at bit.ly/we-are-all-dc

A Black man with a bald head faces away from the camera toward a crowd on an open plaza. He has his hand raised above his head waving a flag. Text reads "3 days away! We Are All DC. Saturday September 6 @ 11 AM. Malcolm X Park."

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Your crim law professor and your other crim law professor are having a baby . . . ✨❤️ @tframpton.bsky.social

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Livable Cville @livablecville.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

We strongly object to the proposed ban on camping on public property in the city. This inhumane policy was condoned by the current right wing Supreme Court in the Grant’s Pass decision, which Chief Kochis sites in his justification for the policy. Homelessness is solved by housing, not policing.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

From a student: “federal prosecutors can indict a ham sandwich, but not the man who threw it.” (Kirk Wolff, UVa Law).

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Good morning to everyone except the ATF and MPD officers who just kidnapped someone around the corner. Terrorizing everyone as little kids walked to the elementary school around the corner.

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

The Parole Board (which took the time to directly address those viewing on YouTube to explain "medical furlough") just granted relief to Kentrell Parker. You can read about his extraordinary story here: lailluminator.com/2024/03/30/l...

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How Louisiana’s plan to lock people up longer imperils its sickest inmates • Louisiana Illuminator

With Jeff Landry in the governor’s mansion, the number of inmates who rely on the medical care in Louisiana’s prisons is likely to grow.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

"It's up to us, that the buck stops with us, that we can't just trust the system to right itself, that the Constitution doesn't enforce itself . . . I know I sound like I'm flag waving. It's the Fourth of July, but this is absolutely, 100%, what I believe." - Meg Garvey, 20 year public defender.

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Hurricane Katrina helped change New Orleans' public defender system : Consider This from NPR

In 2006, Ari Shapiro reported on how Hurricane Katrina made an already broken public defender system in New Orleans worse. The court system collapsed in the aftermath of the storm.Katrina caused horri...

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Thomas Frampton @tframpton.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

For no particular reason, here's a chart of Louisiana's congressional delegation, by race, for every Congress since the Civil War. Top red line = end of Reconstruction; bottom red line = Voting Rights Act of 1965.

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Kelly Orians @yoyokellyo.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

“When you confront the fact that you’re complicit in the torture of a child, what do you do? . . . You do not walk away. You stay. And then you figure out how to destroy the injustice that has made the society so grotesque and indefensible.”

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Living in Omelas

When we face the suffering that our civilization is built on, what are our obligations?

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